Archive · 6 Aug 2025
Kerala School Auditorium Collapses After Rain, No Injuries Reported
A school in Kerala had to close because of heavy rain, and then the roof of the auditorium fell down.
Luckily, no one was hurt because school was not in session.
The ceiling was new, only built two years ago.
People who live nearby say there have been problems with the building for a long time.
They want to know why the school officials didn't fix the ceiling sooner and are asking for an investigation.
Ceiling of auditorium at Kodaly School in Thrissur collapsed during a school holiday.
The collapse occurred hours after heavy rain forced the school to close.
The ceiling was constructed in 2023, costing approximately Rs 54 lakh.
Local residents reported structural issues in the school building for a decade.
The incident prompted calls for an inquiry into construction and maintenance.
- Who
- No students or staff were present at the school. Ward members and panchayat officials assessed the situation after the collapse.
- What
- The ceiling of an auditorium at Kodaly Government Upper Primary School collapsed.
- When
- The collapse happened during a school holiday after heavy rains.
- Where
- Kodaly Government Upper Primary School in Thrissur, Kerala
- Why
- The collapse has raised serious concerns over construction quality and building maintenance.
- School
- Kodaly Government Upper Primary School
- Location
- Thrissur, Kerala
- Incident
- Auditorium ceiling collapse
- Date of Construction
- 2023
- Cost of construction
- Rs 54 lakh
- Trigger
- Heavy Rain
Sources
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan seeks report on unsafe school, hospital buildings
UP govt orders demolition of unsafe school buildings
Kerala: Major Tragedy Averted As ₹54 Lakh Auditorium Ceiling Collapses On Holiday At Kodaly Govt School In Thrissur; No Casualties