Kerala rain forecast: Seven districts on yellow alert; check school, college holiday possibility

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for seven Kerala districts on Sunday, November 8, forecasting isolated heavy rainfall.  

Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki and Ernakulam are among the districts under a yellow alert on Sunday. The IMD has warned of isolated spells of heavy rain in these areas.

The IMD classifies rainfall between 64.5 mm and 115.5 mm within 24 hours as heavy rainfall.

Will schools and colleges have a holiday on November 9?

The current IMD forecast does not indicate a heavy rainfall alert for any Kerala district on Monday, November 9. Therefore, there is no indication of a state-wide or district-level closure of educational institutions based on the available forecast.

A yellow alert does not automatically mean schools and colleges will remain closed. It indicates the possibility of isolated heavy rainfall, while decisions on educational institutions depend on the prevailing weather conditions and local circumstances.

However, weather conditions could change. If the IMD issues fresh warnings forecasting heavy or more intense rainfall, district administrations may consider closing educational institutions depending on the situation in their respective areas.

Any decision to declare a holiday will be communicated through official orders issued by district collectors or other competent authorities.

Students and parents should follow announcements from district administrations and notices issued by their respective educational institutions for the latest information on holidays or changes to class schedules.