Rain intensifying in Kerala; holiday for educational institutions in three districts on Monday

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: In view of the continuing heavy rainfall, authorities have declared a holiday for educational institutions in Kasaragod, Wayanad and Thrissur districts on Monday, June 16. The move comes as a precaution, following weather alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Kasaragod and Wayanad are on red alert tomorrow, while Thrissur is on orange alert.

“In light of the India Meteorological Department’s warning of extremely heavy rainfall tomorrow, a red alert has been issued in the district. This decision has been taken as a precautionary measure prioritizing public safety. Accordingly, all educational institutions in the district, including colleges, professional colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, tuition centres, madrasas, anganwadis, and special classes, will remain closed on Monday.” said the Kasaragod District Collector.

The Thrissur District Collector also announced that due to continued heavy rain and the orange alert in place, all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, nurseries, and tuition centres, will remain closed in the district on June 16 (Monday) as a precautionary measure. However, pre-scheduled examinations and interviews will be held as planned, the collector added.

The IMD has predicted that heavy to extremely heavy rainfall will continue in Kerala over the next five days. For June 16, red alerts are in place for Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, while Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and Palakkad are under orange alerts. Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, and Alappuzha are under yellow alert, indicating isolated heavy rainfall.