Thrissur: The district authorities have declared a holiday for all educational institutions including professional colleges and tuition centres in Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasragod districts on Friday, August 2 in view of the adverse weather conditions. Meanwhile, Palakkad district collector has declared holiday for schools, anganwadis, tuition centres and madrass on Friday. Colleges and residential schools like Navodaya are allowed to function in Palakkad.

As per the order issued by Thrissur district collector Arjun Pandian, the holiday is announced as heavy rain, strong winds and waterlogging have continued to disturb normal life. He added that many schools are operating as relief camps in the district. However, examinations and interviews will be held as per the schedule in all these districts. In Thrissur, residential schools are also restricted from operating classes.

In Idukki and Ernakulam districts, Schools running relief camps will remain shut for classes on Friday too, announced the district authority.

The India Meterological Department (IMD) has sounded a yellow alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Wayand, Kozhikode and Malappuram on Friday. According to the Met office, heavy rain will continue in Kerala till August 5.