Karnataka school holiday: Kodagu, Udupi districts shut educational institutions amid IMD's red alert for heavy rains

Several educational institutions across Karnataka will remain closed today, July 18, amid India Meteorological Department's (IMD) red alert for heavy rains. Kodagu and Udupi district authorities announced closure of schools as torrential rains continue to lash Karnataka.

Kodagu District Commissioner in a statement said, “Holiday declared in schools and colleges in Madikeri, Virajpet and Somwarpet today, due to continuous heavy rain.”

An order issued by the Udupi District Commissioner states, "Schools and Anganwadis will remain closed today due to heavy rain in the district."