Bengaluru schools stay open despite heavy rains, while other Karnataka districts declare closures | Bengaluru
Cyclone Fengal has brought heavy rains to the southern districts of Karnataka, prompting authorities to declare holidays for schools and colleges in several areas. However, Bengaluru will remain unaffected by these closures, despite yellow alert in the region. IMD has issued yellow alert for Bengaluru.(PTI) In districts such as Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu, Chamarajanagar, Udupi, Mysuru, and Chikkaballapur, the respective District Collectors have announced holidays for schools and colleges on Tuesday. Notably, in Chamarajanagar, all institutions except degree colleges conducting examinations have been granted a day off. Similarly, in Chikkamagaluru, the holiday applies to primary, high schools, and Anganwadis. The Deputy Commissioner for Bengaluru Urban district clarified that, despite a weather alert, schools and colleges in Bengaluru will function as usual, Public TV reported. (Also Read: Bengaluru News Live Today December 3, 2024 : Bangalore Weather and AQI Today: Check weather forecast for December 3, 2024) Parents raise concerns over no holiday Several parents took to social media to express their concerns, urging authorities to prioritize student well-being amid the heavy rains in Bengaluru. A worried …