Karnataka School Holiday on October 28? Cyclone Montha Sparks Speculation Among Students and Parents

With Cyclone Montha expected to make landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam (around Kakinada) by evening/night of 28th Oct, several Indian states have declared school holidays for October 28, 2025 (Tuesday). This has sparked curiosity among people in Karnataka, where students and parents are wondering whether schools and colleges will remain open or closed.

While no official holiday notification has been issued yet by the Karnataka government, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued yellow alert across several districts, leading many to expect possible closures.

Although heavy rain is expected in coastal areas, the intensity will likely be lower than in recent days. Many regions are expected to see cloudy weather or moderate rainfall.

Karnataka has seen a string of school and college holidays this year due to monsoon rains and local festivals. After multiple closures in June, July, and August, institutions had just resumed normal classes in recent weeks.

Now, with Cyclone Montha strengthening, rainfall has once again intensified in Uttara Kannada, Dakshina Kannada, Udupi, Bengaluru, Tumakuru, Chikkaballapur, Kolar, Bengaluru Rural, Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan, Kodagu, Mysuru, and Mandya districts. Farmers are facing challenges as flooding threatens low-lying farmlands.

Districts Likely to Get School Holiday

Northern Karnataka districts such as Bagalkot, Belagavi, Bidar, Dharwad, Gadag, Haveri, Kalaburagi, Koppal, Raichur, Vijayapura, and Yadgir are expected to receive heavy to very heavy rain on October 28.

Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and district administrations may declare holidays depending on rainfall intensity and safety concerns.

Official updates from the Department of Education and District Disaster Management Authorities are awaited.

Cyclone Montha's Impact in Other States

In Andhra Pradesh, the state government has already declared school holidays on October 28 in Visakhapatnam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, East Godavari, and Nellore districts, which are expected to be hit hardest by the cyclone.

The IMD has issued an orange alert, warning of extremely heavy rainfall, strong winds, and possible flooding.

In Odisha, schools in Ganjam, Rayagada, and Khordha districts will remain closed on October 28 as a precautionary measure. The Odisha State Disaster Management Authority (OSDMA) has advised fishermen not to venture into the sea and urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel.

Final Word: Stay Alert for Official Updates

Though Karnataka has not yet officially declared a school holiday for October 28, the situation remains fluid. With Cyclone Montha intensifying and expected to make landfall by Tuesday evening, residents are advised to stay tuned to local weather bulletins and government announcements.

For parents and students, it's best to check with local education authorities before heading to school on October 28.