School holiday declared in 3 states due to heavy rainfall on July 17

School holiday: As of Thursday, July 17, 2025, several districts in India have declared school holidays due to heavy rainfall and the associated alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). School holiday declared in 3 states due to heavy rainfall on July 17.

These decisions are made by local authorities to ensure the safety of students.

Karnataka:

Dakshina Kannada District: All Anganwadi centers, primary schools, high schools, and pre-university colleges are closed today (July 17) in taluks including Mangaluru, Moodbidri, Ullal, and Bantwal.

Kodagu District: Anganwadi, primary schools, high schools, and even Pre-University colleges are closed today (July 17) due to ongoing heavy rains.

Udupi District: All Anganwadi, government, aided, and private primary and high schools are closed today (July 17). However, Pre-University, Degree, Postgraduate, Diploma, Engineering, and ITI institutions will remain open.

Kerala:

Kasaragod District: All educational institutions (including professional colleges, schools, anganwadis, religious study centers, and tuition centers) are closed today (July 17). Pre-scheduled exams will proceed.

Kannur District: All schools, anganwadis, religious study centers, and tuition centers are closed today (July 17). Pre-scheduled exams will proceed.

Kozhikode District: All schools, anganwadis, madrasas, and tuition centers are closed today (July 17). Pre-scheduled exams will proceed.

Wayanad District: All educational institutions except residential ones are closed today (July 17).

Thrissur District: All educational institutions (including professional colleges, anganwadis, nurseries, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE, ICSE schools) are closed today (July 17).

Jharkhand:

Palamu District: All government and private schools are closed today (July 17) due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Important Note for Parents and Students:

Local Announcements are Key: Decisions regarding school closures due to rain are made at the district level by the District Collector or local education authorities. These announcements can be made at short notice.

Check Official Sources: Always verify information through official channels such as:

Announcements from your school administration (SMS, WhatsApp groups, school website).
Official notifications from the District Collector’s Office.

Safety First: In areas experiencing heavy rainfall, even if a holiday isn’t declared, exercise extreme caution when commuting and prioritize safety.

While other regions like Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are also experiencing heavy rainfall or have had closures earlier in the week, the above list represents confirmed closures specifically for July 17, 2025, due to rain.

Uttar Pradesh has also seen significant school closures related to the Kanwar Yatra, affecting July 17 in some areas (e.g., Varanasi and Budaun).

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