Education
Kerala Declares Holiday for Schools in Seven Districts
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THE BRIEF
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District collectors in Thrissur, Pathanamthitta, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod declared a holiday for educational institutions on Saturday, August 8, 2026, due to heavy rain.
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The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for these seven districts, while a yellow alert remains in place for Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Ernakulam, Idukki, Palakkad, and Malappuram.
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The General Education Department mandated that academic days lost under the Disaster Management Act must be compensated by holding classes on future Saturdays or holidays.