Thiruvananthapuram: Educational institutions in Pathanamthitta and Kannur districts will remain closed on Monday, August 3, as heavy rainfall and flood-related issues continue to affect parts of Kerala. In Alappuzha, a holiday has been declared only for institutions in rain-affected areas and those functioning as relief camps.

The decisions were taken by district administrations considering student safety amid waterlogging, flooding and continuing rainfall.

Pathanamthitta announces holiday for all educational institutions

The Pathanamthitta District Disaster Management Authority has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district on August 3, 2026.

The holiday applies to institutions from anganwadis to professional colleges, along with tuition centres, due to heavy rain and flooding reported in various parts of the district.

The administration clarified that previously scheduled public examinations and university examinations will not be affected.

Kannur declares district-wide educational holiday

Kannur district administration has also announced a holiday for all educational institutions on August 3 in view of the prevailing weather conditions.

Further details regarding the order were issued by the district authorities.

Alappuzha holiday limited to affected institutions and areas

In Alappuzha, the district administration has not announced a district-wide holiday. Instead, a holiday has been declared for specific institutions affected by the rain situation.

District Collector Shaji V. Nair announced a holiday for: Educational institutions where relief camps are currently operating, all educational institutions, including professional colleges, in Chengannur and Kuttanad taluks. All anganwadis and tuition centres will be shut too. 

The decision was taken after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging in several parts of the district and some schools were converted into relief camps.

The administration confirmed that pre-scheduled examinations will continue as planned.

Heavy rain alert continues in Kerala

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts across Kerala as widespread rainfall is expected to continue.

For Sunday, August 2, an orange alert has been issued in 12 districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod. A yellow alert is in place for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam.

For Monday, August 3, a yellow alert has been issued in 10 districts — Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod.

The IMD has warned of isolated heavy rainfall and strong winds reaching 40–50 kmph in parts of the state on Sunday and Monday. Residents have been advised to remain cautious and follow updates from local authorities.