Fri Jul 04 03:53:26 UTC 2025: **Summary:**
Heavy rains in the Chikkamagalur and Shivamogga districts of Karnataka, India have led to the Madagada tank in Kadur taluk nearing full capacity. As a result of the overnight rainfall, the taluk administrations of Shivamogga and Hosanagara have declared a school holiday for Friday, July 4, 2025.
**News Article:**
**Karnataka Schools Closed After Heavy Overnight Rains**
**Shivamogga, India – July 4, 2025** – Several schools in the Shivamogga and Hosanagara taluks of Karnataka, India are closed today following heavy overnight rains. Taluk administrations announced the holiday for schools, colleges, and anganwadi centers in response to the deluge.
The heavy rainfall has also caused the Madagada tank in Kadur taluk, Chikkamagalur district, to almost reach its full capacity.
The Shivamogga taluk administration issued their announcement on Friday morning, leading to some confusion as students were already en route to school. School authorities scrambled to contact parents and inform them of the closure.
The administrations cited safety concerns due to the ongoing rains as the reason for the closures. Residents are advised to stay informed about weather updates and take necessary precautions.
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