School Holidays on June 26 in Parts of Karnataka; Colleges Shut in Red Alert Zones

Continuous heavy rainfall has led to school holidays being declared in multiple taluks across Karnataka for Thursday, June 26. The decision affects Anganwadis, primary, and high schools, with some areas extending the closure to degree colleges as well.

Belthangady Taluk Declares School Holiday Amid Persistent Rain

In Dakshina Kannada district, the Belthangady taluk administration has announced a school holiday on June 26 for all Anganwadis, primary, and high schools. While the district-wide holiday hasn't been officially declared, Belthangady continues to experience recurring school closures due to relentless rain over the past week. The update was first reported by The Times of India.

School Holidays in Joida and Dandeli Following Orange Alert

In Uttara Kannada district, authorities have declared a one-day holiday on June 26 for all educational institutions in Joida and Dandeli taluks, including Anganwadis, primary, and high schools. This move follows an Orange Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and has been enacted under Section 34(m) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

The Deputy Commissioners and respective education department officials have been directed to enforce the holiday strictly and ensure that the academic calendar is adjusted accordingly.

Red Alert Triggers School and College Closures in Madikeri

In Madikeri taluk of Kodagu district, a Red Alert from the IMD has led to the declaration of a school holiday on June 26, which also includes degree colleges. Heavy rainfall and strong winds on June 25 prompted the taluk administration to take preventive measures to ensure student and staff safety.

Karnataka Monsoon Brings Weather-Driven School Holidays

As the monsoon intensifies across Karnataka, school holidays due to rain have become more frequent in vulnerable regions. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, issuing area-specific closures based on IMD alerts and ground reports.