Kerala, Karnataka, Goa announce school holidays due to heavy rains
As heavy rains continue to lash various parts of the country, schools and colleges in several states have been forced to shut down. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued rainfall alerts, prompting authorities to take precautionary measures and ensure the safety of students and staff. Schools will remain closed in Goa and certain districts of Karnataka and Kerala due to the heavy rains KARNATAKA: UDUPI AND DAKSHINA KANNADA DISTRICTS In response to the orange alert issued by the IMD, schools and colleges in Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts of Karnataka will remain closed. The closure applies to anganwadi centers, primary and high schools, undergraduate colleges, government-aided, and private schools. Parents have been advised to keep their children away from areas prone to flooding and high water levels. GOA: STATEWIDE SCHOOL CLOSURE Goa has also declared a holiday for schools from Classes 1 to 12. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the state, indicating the possib...