Kerala Holiday On August 19: Will Schools, Colleges Remain Closed In Rain-Affected Dists On Tuesday?

Updated: Tuesday, August 19, 2025, 7:11 [IST]

Heavy rainfall, accompanied by gusty winds, continued to lash several parts of Kerala on Monday as the state remained under the grip of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod districts, while Malappuram, Kozhikode, and Wayanad have been placed under a yellow alert.

The forecast for the coming days indicates sustained rainfall activity. On August 18, Kannur, Kasaragod, and Wayanad remain under orange alert, while as many as seven districts, including Thrissur, Ernakulam, Idukki, and Palakkad, are under yellow alert. On August 19 and 20, more districts in northern Kerala are expected to witness very heavy rainfall.

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Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall due to a low-pressure system, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for Kannur and Kasaragod, and yellow alerts for other districts; educational institutions in Thrissur were closed on Monday, with decisions pending for subsequent days.

Kerala Holiday On August 19 Will Schools Colleges Remain Closed In Rain-Affected Districts On Tuesday

The authorities have also warned fisherfolk against venturing into the sea until Tuesday, citing the possibility of strong winds reaching speeds up to 55 kmph along the Kerala and Karnataka coasts.

While the alerts have triggered precautionary measures in several districts, people's attention has largely turned towards whether educational institutions will remain open. The situation has already disrupted exam schedules, forcing administrators to consider changes.

Will There Be A Holiday For Schools And Colleges On August 19?

In Thrissur district, the Collector Arjun Pandyan announced a holiday for all educational institutions on Monday in view of the continuing downpour. This applies to government, aided, unaided, CBSE, ICSE schools, Kendriya Vidyalayas, anganwadis, tuition centres, and even professional colleges. The quarterly examinations that were set to begin on Monday have been postponed, and the revised schedule will be notified later.

The holiday order also clarifies that while Onam exams have been suspended, other pre-scheduled examinations and interviews will go on as planned. As for Tuesday, it is a holiday for schools and colleges in Palakkad.

However, the district administrations of rain-affected regions have not taken a decision in this regard, yet.