Karwar – In view of the orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall across parts of coastal Karnataka, the Deputy Commissioner of Uttara Kannada, Lakshmi Priya, has declared a holiday for schools and anganwadis in five coastal taluks of the district on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

According to the notification, the holiday applies to all government, aided, and unaided primary and high schools, as well as anganwadi centers in Bhatkal, Honnavar, Kumta, Ankola, and Karwar taluks.

The IMD forecast predicts heavy rainfall in the region over the next 24 to 48 hours. The district has been placed under an orange alert for both July 22 and 23.

In light of this, the district administration has urged the public to exercise caution and avoid unnecessary travel. Parents have also been advised to ensure the safety of their children, while school authorities have been instructed to strictly adhere to the holiday declaration.