Archive · 18 Jun 2025
Kerala, Karnataka Schools to Remain Shut Due to Heavy Rain?
Heavy rain has caused school closures in parts of Kerala and Karnataka.
Some districts in Kerala had holidays on June 16 and 17, and the possibility of extending the closures exist.
In Karnataka, Udupi and Dakshina Kannada also closed schools.
Delhi and surrounding areas have weather alerts, and while government schools are already closed for summer, the situation might change and affect private schools reopening.
School holidays were declared in several districts of Kerala and Karnataka due to heavy rain.
Kerala districts: Malappuram, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, and Thrissur, were closed on June 16 and 17.
Karnataka districts: Udupi and Dakshina Kannada also had school holidays on June 16 and 17.
The IMD has predicted heavy rainfall in Kerala through June 18.
Delhi and NCR are under a weather alert; government schools are on holiday until June 30.
- Who
- Students, school authorities, and the IMD
- What
- School closures and potential extensions due to heavy rainfall and weather alerts.
- When
- June 16-21, 2025 (and potentially later)
- Where
- Kerala, Karnataka, Delhi, and NCR
- Why
- Due to heavy rainfall and weather alerts issued by the IMD.
- Kerala Districts Closed (June 16-17)
- Malappuram, Kannur, Kasaragod, Wayanad, Thrissur
- Karnataka Districts Closed (June 16-17)
- Udupi, Dakshina Kannada
- Expected Rainfall in Kerala
- Heavy to very heavy, through June 18, 2025
- Delhi Alert Level
- Orange (for Wednesday and Thursday)
- Delhi School Status (Govt/Govt-aided)
- Closed until June 30, 2025
- Coastal Karnataka Rainfall Expectation
- Widespread from June 18-21, 2025
Sources
Udupi, Uttara Kannada Declare Holiday for Schools and Colleges
India Weather Forecast Today LIVE Updates: Heavy rainfall likely across parts of India today; IMD issues ‘orange’ alert for Karnataka, ‘yellow’ for Delhi