As monsoon rains intensify across parts of southern and eastern India, several states have issued weather alerts and school holiday notifications to ensure student safety. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts in many districts across Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and West Bengal. While some states have already declared holidays for schools and colleges, others are monitoring the situation closely.
Here’s a detailed update on which cities and states are affected, and whether schools are open or closed today:
Kerala: Red alerts issued, schools closed in multiple districtsKerala continues to face relentless rainfall, especially in its northern districts. The IMD has sounded a red alert for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places. Due to the flood-like situation and rising water levels, the Kerala government has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, in these districts.
In other parts of the state, including Ernakulam and Malappuram, an orange alert has been issued. Local district collectors have been given the authority to announce closures based on local conditions. Several schools in low-lying and landslide-prone areas are switching to online classes as a precautionary measure.
Tamil Nadu: School holidays declared in several districtsIn Tamil Nadu, several districts have seen overnight and early morning rainfall, leading to severe waterlogging in urban areas and rural flooding in parts of the state. However, there is no update regarding the closure of schools in this region.
School administrations have been advised to remain alert and issue updates to parents on a day-to-day basis.
Karnataka: Orange alert in Bengaluru, summer vacations in schoolsIn Bengaluru, heavy rains over the past two days have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and minor disruptions to public transport. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city, forecasting continued rainfall and thunderstorms.
While no official holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in Bengaluru, schools have been asked to remain flexible.
Elsewhere in Karnataka, seven districts are under red alert due to extreme rainfall predictions. These include:
Maharashtra: Pune and Mumbai on alert but no closures yetPune has received heavy rain over the weekend, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert for the city and surrounding districts. However, schools remain open as of today, with no official holiday declared.
In Mumbai, the rain has been comparatively mild but is expected to pick up intensity later in the week. The city’s schools are functioning normally, though authorities have asked schools to ensure safety protocols are in place for students.
West Bengal: IMD Warnings, schools still openIMD has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal till May 22. These include Northern areas like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and North Dinajpur. Kolkata, Howrah, and the 24 Parganas districts, are under rainfall watch as per the IMD’s forecast.
Although the rain has caused localised flooding and traffic issues, schools are still open in the region.
Here’s a detailed update on which cities and states are affected, and whether schools are open or closed today:
Kerala: Red alerts issued, schools closed in multiple districtsKerala continues to face relentless rainfall, especially in its northern districts. The IMD has sounded a red alert for Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod, warning of extremely heavy rainfall in isolated places. Due to the flood-like situation and rising water levels, the Kerala government has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, in these districts.
In other parts of the state, including Ernakulam and Malappuram, an orange alert has been issued. Local district collectors have been given the authority to announce closures based on local conditions. Several schools in low-lying and landslide-prone areas are switching to online classes as a precautionary measure.
Tamil Nadu: School holidays declared in several districtsIn Tamil Nadu, several districts have seen overnight and early morning rainfall, leading to severe waterlogging in urban areas and rural flooding in parts of the state. However, there is no update regarding the closure of schools in this region.
School administrations have been advised to remain alert and issue updates to parents on a day-to-day basis.
Karnataka: Orange alert in Bengaluru, summer vacations in schoolsIn Bengaluru, heavy rains over the past two days have caused widespread waterlogging, traffic snarls, and minor disruptions to public transport. The IMD has issued an orange alert for the city, forecasting continued rainfall and thunderstorms.
While no official holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in Bengaluru, schools have been asked to remain flexible.
Elsewhere in Karnataka, seven districts are under red alert due to extreme rainfall predictions. These include:
- Uttara Kannada
- Dakshina Kannada
- Udupi
- Chikkamagaluru
- Kodagu
- Hassan
- Shivamogga
Maharashtra: Pune and Mumbai on alert but no closures yetPune has received heavy rain over the weekend, prompting the IMD to issue an orange alert for the city and surrounding districts. However, schools remain open as of today, with no official holiday declared.
In Mumbai, the rain has been comparatively mild but is expected to pick up intensity later in the week. The city’s schools are functioning normally, though authorities have asked schools to ensure safety protocols are in place for students.
West Bengal: IMD Warnings, schools still openIMD has predicted heavy rainfall in parts of West Bengal till May 22. These include Northern areas like Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, and North Dinajpur. Kolkata, Howrah, and the 24 Parganas districts, are under rainfall watch as per the IMD’s forecast.
Although the rain has caused localised flooding and traffic issues, schools are still open in the region.
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