As rain stops, normality returns to Vellore and nearby districts

Schools, colleges reopen, civic works under way

With the rain relenting, life returned to normal in Vellore and surrounding districts on Tuesday.

Schools and colleges reopened and civic works including desilting of stormwater drains, relaying of damaged stretches, water pipelines and removal of garbage were taken up in Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Ranipet and Tirupattur districts.

At present, 5,802 schools have been functioning in the four districts. A total of more than 10 lakh students are enrolled in these schools. Around 80% of students returned to classes on Tuesday. Some schools organised a welcome function for students, especially lower classes, as they were returning after Deepavali holidays.