Fri Jul 18 17:27:12 UTC 2025: **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE**
**Heavy Rains Force School Closures in Kozhikode District, India**
**Kozhikode, India – July 18, 2025 (10:57 PM IST)** – Citing severe weather forecasts, Kozhikode District Collector Snehil Kumar Singh has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in Vadakara taluk for Saturday, July 19, 2025. The closure affects schools, professional colleges, anganwadis, madrasas, and tuition centers. This precautionary measure is in response to heavy rainfall warnings issued for the northern region of the district. Residents are urged to stay safe and monitor weather updates.
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