Heavy rains: Tuesday holiday for educational institutions in Ernakulam, Kasaragod, Alappuzha

Amid heavy rain in Karnataka’s Dakshina Kannada, the district administration has announced a holiday in schools and colleges on July 4.

All academic activities will be closed in several regions of the state including Mangaluru, Mulki, Ullal, Moodbidri and Bantwal.

The Mulai Mugilan, Deputy Commissioner (DC), Dakshina Kannada stated that excessive rains were recorded in Dakshina Kannada’s Mangaluru sub-division in the last 24 hours due to which an orange alert has been issued.

The administration has further advised parents to not let their children venture into low-lying areas, lake shores and beaches. Also, fishermen are advised not to sail in the sea.