All educational institutions in Pathanamthitta district and some parts of Kottayam district will be closed today in the wake of a yellow alert issued by the India Meteorological Department.
Pathanamthitta District Collector Divya S Iyer said the holiday was declared after taking into account the isolated heavy rain in the district, flooding, possibility of landslides and the rising water levels in rivers. However, scheduled university examinations will take place.
In Kottayam district, schools and colleges in Kottayam, Changanassery and Vaikom taluks will remain shut on Tuesday.
Educational institutions will also remain closed in Alappuzha's Kuttanad.
A yellow alert has been issued in all districts of Kerala except Kasaragod.
