Karnataka heavy rain: declared school holiday in these districts on July 3

Karnataka heavy rain: Karnataka is currently experiencing a period of heavy rainfall, and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for various parts of the state. Karnataka heavy rain: declared school holiday in these districts on July 3.

As of July 3, 2025, there have been announcements of school holidays in certain districts of Karnataka due to heavy rainfall. School holidays have been declared in five taluks and some hoblis of Chikkamagaluru district due to heavy rainfall.

The following areas have a school holiday declared for today (July 3):

Taluks: N.R. Pura, Koppa, Sringeri, Kalasa, and Mudigere.

Hoblis in Chikkamagaluru taluk: Jagara, Khandya, Aldur, and Vastare.

This decision was announced by the Chikkamagaluru District Commissioner, Meena Nagaraj, and applies to Anganwadis, primary, and high schools in these areas.

This is a precautionary measure due to the ongoing heavy rains and potential flood-like situations in these regions of the Malnad area.

Kodagu district has officially declared a holiday for July 3 for Anganwadis, primary and high schools, and pre-university colleges due to continuous heavy rainfall.

While some reports indicate that school closures are likely in other rain-affected areas, particularly coastal districts, Shivamogga, and parts of Chikkamagaluru, most schools in the state are expected to remain open. Bengaluru has not had any school holidays announced due to rain as of now.

Parents and students are advised to:

Check official websites of state governments and school authorities for the latest updates. Monitor alerts issued by district authorities, especially where yellow or orange warnings are in place.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued warnings for heavy rain in Coastal, North Interior, and South Interior Karnataka for the coming days (July 3 to July 9). Therefore, further district-specific holiday announcements are possible depending on the rainfall intensity and local safety assessments.

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