KOCHI: With repeated attempts to douse the fire not meeting the desired outcome, Ernakulam collector Renu Raj has declared a holiday for educational institutions on Monday. Kindergarten, aided schools, non-aided, CBSE, and ISC schools with students up to class seven will have a holiday on Monday.

The schools under Thrikakkara, Tripunithura, Marad, and Kochi municipal corporation will have a holiday tomorrow, told the collector. Meanwhile, the collector also said the public examinations announced beforehand will go unhindered.

The fire from the solid waste plant in Brahmapuram couldn't be completely doused. Kochi was smoldered in smoke and the ill effects were palpable after many complained about having felt breathing troubles.