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Kerala Rain Alert: Schools and Colleges Shut in 8 Districts Today
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🗓 08 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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A rain alert issued by the Kerala Meteorological Department has led to the closure of schools and colleges across eight districts today, with authorities advising parents to keep children at home.
A rain alert from the Kerala Meteorological Department has resulted in the closure of schools and colleges in eight districts today. The affected districts include Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Pathanamthitta, Kollam, Alappuzha, Idukki, and Wayanad. Parents are urged to keep their children at home and to monitor local news for any changes.
The state government has released a full list of affected institutions and noted that certain schools may remain open if they have adequate drainage and safety measures in place. Teachers and staff are advised to stay alert for any updates.
Officials have also reminded parents that the rain alert is in effect until the evening, and that transportation services may be disrupted. Children are encouraged to stay indoors and avoid traveling during peak rainfall.
The Kerala Education Department will continue to monitor weather conditions and will issue further instructions if the situation worsens.
The state government has released a full list of affected institutions and noted that certain schools may remain open if they have adequate drainage and safety measures in place. Teachers and staff are advised to stay alert for any updates.
Officials have also reminded parents that the rain alert is in effect until the evening, and that transportation services may be disrupted. Children are encouraged to stay indoors and avoid traveling during peak rainfall.
The Kerala Education Department will continue to monitor weather conditions and will issue further instructions if the situation worsens.