Holiday has been declared for educational institutions in six districts of Kerala on Wednesday in the view of heavy rain.

In Ernakulam, Kottayam, Idukki, Thrissur and Kannur, the district collectors have announced holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges.

In Kasaragod district, the Collector has announced holiday only for schools.

Meanwhile, in Pathanamthitta district, the collector has declared holiday for schools that have been turned into temporary relief camps.

"To compensate for the lost working day, school authorities should take necessary steps," the collectors have said.

A holiday declared for all educational institutions including professional collages in Kuttanad, Alappuzha. A holiday was also announced for some schools in Chengannur where relief camps are operating.