Wayanad landslide: India Meteorological Department of Kerala has issued an ‘orange’ alert in the Wayanad district until Saturday after the state has already been affected by massive landslides reportedly claiming more than 290 lives.
The India Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rain is expected to continue in Kerala until August 5. In Wayanad, rescuers raced against time under harsh conditions to search for survivors trapped in collapsed buildings, three days after massive landslides struck the hill district.
All educational institutions, including schools, colleges and tuition centres, in Thrissur, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasragod districts will remained closed on Friday, August 2, in view of heavy rain predictions.
Thrissur collector Arjun Pandian ordered for holiday in the district as heavy rain, strong winds and waterlogging have continued to disturb normal life. According to Arjun Pandian, many schools are operating as relief camps in the district. However, examinations and interviews will be held as per the schedule in all these districts.
In Thrissur, residential schools are also restricted from operating classes, Onmanorama reported. In the Idukki and Ernakulam districts, schools set up as relief camps will remain closed for classes on Friday, announced the district authorities.
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