Mangaluru: In the wake of the ongoing heavy rainfall in the Dakshina Kannada (DK) District, the Deputy Commissioner through an order has declared a holiday for schools and colleges in certain Taluks of the District on July 4.
As Orange alert has been declared, and thus schools and colleges in Mangaluru, Bantwala, Ullala, Mulky and Moodabidri will remain closed.
All the local authorities have been asked to be in station in order to tackle any emergency that may arise due to rains and take any order regarding the holiday declaration at the local level.
The decision was announced by District Collector M. P. Mullai Muhilan as a proactive measures to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Meanwhile in entire District of Kasaragod the schools and colleges have asked to remain closed.