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School holidays are declared by District Collectors based on actual rainfall, flooding, and safety reports, not social media demand, though red alerts often lead to closures.
Kerala faces widespread flooding and heavy rainfall, prompting Monday holidays for educational institutions in ten districts. Yellow alerts predict 7-11 cm rain daily, with strong winds and potential landslides until August 8.
An Indian Meteorological Department advisory warns of heavy rain and lightning across the state, with an orange alert for ten districts and yellow for three, advising against sea travel and evacuations.
A family miraculously escaped a falling tree on Wayanad's Thamarassery Ghat Road. Their car was crushed, but occupants suffered only minor injuries, with rescue efforts restoring traffic.
The southwest monsoon is forecast to arrive in Kerala on May 26, with orange alerts issued for two districts due to expected very heavy rainfall.
An orange alert has been sounded in four northern districts on Saturday, while a yellow alert is in place in five.
In addition, the IMD placed nine districts under yellow alert.
According to the IMD, heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is expected in the state for five days.
IMD issues red alert in Kannur and Kasaragod on Saturday; holidays declared in Kannur
Inflow into other major dams in the district, such as Mattupetty, Kundala, and Ponmudi, has also significantly increased.
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