Rain in Karnataka: Holiday for schools in Dakshina Kannada, Shivamogga on May 19
The Hindu
The order applies to government, aided and unaided schools in the two districts of Karnataka
Authorities in Dakshina Kannada and Shivamogga districts declared a holiday for all schools in view of heavy rains.
In the light of incessant rain across Dakshina Kannada since May 18 night, Deputy Commissioner K.V. Rajendra declared a holiday for all schools on May 19.
Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Selvamani R. declared a holiday for all schools in the district on May 19 citing heavy rains.
The order applies to government, aided and unaided schools.
The Indian Meteorology Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Shivamogga. The city is expected to receive anywhere between 100 mm to 150 mm of rainfall on May 19.

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