Officials of Karnataka and Kerala have declared holidays in schools in many districts, as heavy rains continue in both states this week. Security advice has also been issued for residents living in sensitive areas, requesting caution and preparations.
School closed in Belthangadi, Kodagu in Karnataka amidst continuous rains
In Karnataka, all Anganwadi, primary and high schools at Belthangadi taluk in South Kannada district have been closed on 26 June after continuous heavy rains in the area. Although the Dakshin Kannada district administration has not officially declared a holiday across the district, the schools have been closed due to continuous rains in the Belthangadi taluk for the last few days, as reported by the Times of India. According to The Hindu, in other parts of the state, Kodagu district has also declared rain holiday in schools. District officials have increased inspection in landslide and low -lying areas, as well as strengthening security measures such as withdrawal preparations and temporary shelters.
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Kerala declared a holiday in Idukki, other districts also did the same
According to Onmanorama, at least three districts including neighboring Kerala, including Idukki, have declared a holiday for educational institutions on 26 June. The Hindu said that many other districts of the state have also suspended classes amid bad weather conditions. The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority has urged local authorities to stay on high alert.
Monsoon rains caught emphasis in Kerala, ‘Orange Alert’ continues in seven districts
On Thursday, monsoon rains in Kerala gained momentum and parts of Ernakulam, Idukki and Thrissur districts were submerged. India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released ‘Orange Alert’ in seven districts in the morning. IMD released ‘Orange Alert’ for three hours in the morning in Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam and Thrissur districts. ‘Orange Alert’ means very heavy rainfall ranging from 11 cm to 20 cm. Meanwhile, the Churalamala River reached the rise due to continuous rains in the Mundakai-Churalamala area of Wayanad district. In July last year, 200 people were killed in a landslide in the region while the unconnected houses were destroyed.
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Fear of flooding due to heavy rains in Churalamala, Wayanad
The heavy rains in the Mundakkai-Churalmala area of Wayanad have been raised again due to floods and landslides, while more than 200 people lost their lives in a fierce landslide here exactly a year ago. District officials said on Wednesday that the Churalamala river is in spate and mud water is flowing rapidly and there is erosion in the coastal areas of the river near Bailey Bridge. The soil deposited for repair work on both sides of the river has been washed away, causing water to Attamala Road and adjoining areas. Local residents say that they feel that there have been recent landslides in the wild areas near Punchirimatam in the mountainous areas. However, officials said that this has not been confirmed yet.