Thiruvananthapuram, May 29, 2025 — Due to persistent heavy rainfall and weather warnings, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in six Kerala districts—Kannur, Ernakulam, Kottayam, Idukki, Kasaragod, and Thrissur—on Friday, May 30, 2025. The decision was made by district collectors to prioritize the safety of students and staff amid forecasts of intense rain and strong winds.
Affected Institutions
The holiday applies to:
- Anganwadis
- Professional colleges
- CBSE and ICSE schools
- Nurseries and tuition centers
- Art, sports, and religious study centers
- Madrasas and training institutes
Note: Pre-scheduled examinations and interviews will proceed as planned, with no changes to their schedules.
District-Specific Announcements
Kottayam
District Collector John V. Samuel has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, anganwadis, tuition centers, and vacation classes, due to ongoing heavy rainfall. Scheduled exams remain unaffected.
Thrissur
As a precautionary measure, District Collector Arjun Pandian has announced a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, Kendriya Vidyalayas, CBSE/ICSE schools, anganwadis, and tuition centers. Exams and interviews will proceed as scheduled.
Idukki
Due to heavy rain and strong winds, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions, including madrasas, tuition centers, and professional colleges.
Ernakulam
With an orange alert in place, District Collector NSK Umesh has declared a holiday for all educational institutions, including professional colleges and anganwadis, on May 30.
Kannur
A red alert prompted the District Collector to declare a holiday for all educational institutions, anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centers, and special classes due to persistent heavy rainfall.
Kasaragod
A holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the district due to adverse weather conditions.
Advisory
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant, follow safety guidelines, and stay updated on weather alerts as the state braces for continued heavy rainfall.
