Heavy Rainfall Alert till September 3: Announced school holiday for these places

Heavy Rainfall Alert: A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for Karnataka, particularly for the coastal and interior regions, for the coming days. Here is a summary of the forecast based on information from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). Heavy Rainfall Alert till September 3: Announced school holiday for these places.

Current and Immediate Forecast (August 28, 2025):

Coastal Karnataka: A “red alert” has been issued for extremely heavy rainfall. Uttara Kannada district, in particular, has a red alert, while Udupi and Dakshina Kannada have an orange alert. As a precautionary measure, holidays have been declared for schools and colleges in several taluks of Uttara Kannada and Yadgir districts.

Interior Karnataka: Heavy rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds is expected in isolated places in both North and South Interior Karnataka. Districts like Bidar, Kalaburagi, Yadgir, Vijayapura, Belagavi, Chikkamagaluru, Shivamogga, Kodagu, and Hassan are likely to be affected.

Forecast for the Coming Days (August 29 – September 3, 2025):

Coastal Karnataka: The heavy rainfall is expected to continue. The IMD predicts heavy rainfall at isolated places over Coastal Karnataka from August 29 to September 2.

Interior Karnataka: After August 28, the warnings for heavy rain appear to be lifted for North and South Interior Karnataka for the following days.

Overall Monsoon Situation:

The southwest monsoon has been active over Coastal and North Interior Karnataka. A “red alert” for extremely heavy rainfall has also been issued for Coastal Karnataka and Telangana. Residents are advised to stay updated with local advisories, avoid low-lying areas, and take necessary safety precautions.

School holiday due to heavy rainfall on August 28:

Due to a heavy rainfall forecast and alerts issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for several districts in Karnataka, school holidays have been declared for August 28, 2025, in the following areas:

Udupi: The district administration has declared a holiday for all anganwadis, schools, and PU colleges.

Dakshina Kannada: A holiday has been declared for all anganwadis, schools, and PU colleges in the districts.

Uttara Kannada: The district administration has declared a holiday for schools and PU colleges in ten taluks: Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar, Bhatkal, Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Joida, and DanYadgir: A holiday has also been announced for schools and PU colleges in the district.

Shivamogga: A holiday has been declared for schools and colleges in the Sagara taluk.

The decision was made as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff. These holidays apply to both government and private educational institutions. It is always recommended to check for local announcements from your school or district authorities for the most up-to-date information.

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