As heavy rains continue to lash out across the state unabated, collectors of 10 districts have announced a holiday for schools and other educational institutions on Thursday. According to the official announcements, schools and other educational institutions including professional colleges of Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram, Palakkad, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur will remain closed on Thursday. Meanwhile, district collectors have informed that the holiday will not be applicable for residential schools and examinations announced earlier would be conducted as per the schedule.  

Heavy rains have been causing distress and misery across North Kerala as the water level in the rivers have been rising . Many areas of Kozhikode district have also been experiencing heavy rains for the last three days.