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**Summary:**

Due to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and ongoing heavy rainfall, the District Collectors of Kannur and Kasaragod have declared a holiday for specific educational institutions (anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centers, and special classes) on Monday, May 26, 2025. Exams already scheduled will proceed as planned. In Kannur, the Pazhassi Dam has opened eight of its sixteen shutters to one meter due to heavy rainfall in the catchment areas.

**News Article:**

**Red Alert: Schools Closed in Kannur and Kasaragod Due to Heavy Rainfall**

**Kannur, India – May 25, 2025** – In response to a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and persistent heavy rainfall, District Collectors in Kannur and Kasaragod have declared a holiday for anganwadis, madrasas, tuition centers, and special classes on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Kannur District Collector Arun K. Vijayan and Kasaragod District Collector K. Inbasekar cited severe weather conditions as the reason for the closures. While these institutions will be closed, authorities have confirmed that previously scheduled examinations will proceed as planned.

Adding to the situation in Kannur, the Pazhassi Dam has been forced to open eight of its sixteen shutters by one meter due to significant rainfall in the dam’s catchment areas. The dam’s water level has reached 23.09 meters, nearing its maximum capacity of 27.53 meters. Residents are urged to take necessary precautions as heavy rainfall is expected to continue.

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