Kottayam: In light of the continuing heavy rainfall across the district, a holiday has been declared today (Saturday, August 1) for all educational institutions in Kottayam, including professional colleges.
The holiday is also applicable to Anganwadis, tuition centers, and special classes. However, official sources confirmed that pre-scheduled examinations will proceed as planned without any changes.
Emergency Control Rooms Operational
To coordinate disaster management operations during the persistent rain, 24-hour control rooms have been set up at the district level and across all taluk headquarters.
Emergency Helpline Numbers:
- District Control Room (Collectorate): 94465 62236
- Kottayam Taluk: 85479 85727
- Changanassery Taluk: 94960 14587
- Meenachil Taluk: 94966 86325
- Kanjirappally Taluk: 94952 65800
- Vaikom Taluk: 94961 74871
Notice: The public is advised to contact these numbers in case of emergencies or rain-related disruptions.
