The University of Madras has postponed examinations scheduled for November 2 after heavy overnight rain in several parts of Chennai amid the formation of Cyclone Murasu in the Bay of Bengal, according to a report by Dinamalar. The university said a revised date for the examinations would be announced later.
The postponement applies to the examinations scheduled by the university on November 2. No replacement date has been announced so far, leaving students awaiting a separate notification on when the examinations will be conducted.
The decision followed continuous heavy rain in several parts of Chennai through the night. The rainfall was reported in connection with Cyclone Murasu, which has formed over the Bay of Bengal. The source report did not provide further details on the cyclone’s projected path, intensity or expected duration.
The examination postponement adds to a wider disruption of educational activity across Chennai and neighbouring Tiruvallur district. District Collectors in Chennai and Tiruvallur had already ordered a holiday for schools and colleges on November 2 because of the heavy rain.
For university students, the immediate issue is the absence of a revised examination schedule. Until the replacement date is notified, students will need to rely on further communication from the university regarding the postponed papers and any changes to the examination timetable.
The announcement also reflects the operational impact of intense rainfall on institutions that require large numbers of students, staff and transport services to reach fixed locations at scheduled times. In a city where heavy rain can affect road travel and access to public facilities, postponing examinations is one of the first administrative measures available to reduce disruption during hazardous weather.
The university has not announced the rescheduled examination date in the information available in the report. Students are expected to wait for the university’s next notification on the revised timetable.
