Heavy Rains Trigger Widespread School Closures Across Kerala
Heavy rains and subsequent weather alerts led to widespread school closures in Kerala. The India Meteorological Department issued red and orange alerts, causing authorities in several districts to declare holidays for educational institutions to ensure safety. Persistent downpours are expected to continue, impacting daily life and scheduled exams.
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Heavy rainfall swept across multiple districts of Kerala on Friday, severely disrupting normal activities and causing waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) raised red alerts for Idukki, Kannur, and Kasaragod districts, with orange alerts affecting the rest of the state.
In light of the situation, local authorities announced holidays for educational institutions, including professional colleges and anganwadis, to safeguard students and staff. Strong westerly winds are forecasted to persist in Kerala and the Lakshadweep region, promising continued widespread rainfall over the next few days according to the IMD.
Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, and other districts have declared similar closures, with exams in some universities postponed. However, scheduled examinations in certain institutions remain unaffected. Residential schools are generally exempt from these closures, with provisions for online catch-up classes where feasible.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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