India, July 25 -- In view of the forecast for heavy rainfall, all educational institutions in Dakshina Kannada district, including government, aided, and private schools, anganwadi centres, and pre-university colleges, will remain closed on Thursday, July 25. The district administration announced a precautionary holiday on Wednesday evening, citing safety concerns for students and staff.

The decision comes after the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre (KSNDMC) issued alerts warning of intense rain and strong winds expected to lash coastal Karnataka over the next 24 hours. Authorities said the move was aimed at minimising risk to children, particularly those commuting through low-lying or flood-prone areas.

"Based on the h...