Kerala School Holiday Tomorrow: Heavy rainfall and the growing threat of flooding have prompted the Alappuzha district administration to declare a holiday for educational institutions on Wednesday, August 5. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff in vulnerable areas.

The holiday applies to educational institutions, including schools, anganwadis, tuition centres, and institutions functioning as relief camps in affected regions. However, authorities have clarified that all pre-scheduled public and university examinations will be conducted as planned, with no changes to the examination schedule.

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Alappuzha School Holiday: Who Will Get the Holiday?

In Alappuzha district, the closure covers educational institutions, anganwadis and tuition centres operating as relief camps, particularly in Kuttanad and Chengannur taluks. Students and parents have been advised to follow district administration updates for any further announcements.

Officials have stressed that while educational institutions remain closed, examination centres will function normally, and candidates should appear for their scheduled exams without confusion.

Wayanad School Holiday: Relief Camp Schools to Remain Closed

In Wayanad district, the holiday is limited to schools that are currently functioning as relief camps. The district administration has instructed institutions to compensate for lost academic hours and has permitted schools to conduct online classes wherever feasible.

Students enrolled in institutions that are not operating as relief camps should verify the latest local instructions before assuming a holiday.

Kerala PSC and MG University Exam Updates

Although regular public and university examinations remain unchanged, some examinations conducted by the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC) and Mahatma Gandhi University have been postponed or cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Candidates appearing for PSC or university-specific examinations are advised to check the latest notifications issued by the respective authorities before travelling to examination centres.

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IMD Issues Orange Alert Across Five Districts

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for five districts-Alappuzha, Idukki, Kollam, Kottayam, and Pathanamthitta- due to a high probability of heavy rainfall.

The alert warns of deteriorating weather conditions over the next three hours, which could lead to temporary waterlogging and disruptions to daily activities in these areas.

In addition to heavy rain, the department has forecast moderate rainfall accompanied by active thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h in some locations. Local authorities have urged residents in vulnerable and low-lying areas to remain vigilant, avoid non-essential travel, and take appropriate safety precautions during the alert period.

Kerala PSC Exams Postponed:

Due to adverse weather conditions, the Kerala Public Service Commission has cancelled all online and OMR examinations scheduled for August 4, 5, 6, and 10. New dates will be announced separately.