Holiday declared for schools, govt. offices in Udupi due to heavy rainfall

The Udupi district administration has declared a holiday for schools and government offices in the district due to heavy rainfall. The decision was taken to ensure public safety and prevent any inconvenience to the public. Heavy rainfall has been lashing the Udupi district for the past 24 hours, causing waterlogging and disrupting normal life. The administration has advised people to stay indoors and avoid any non-essential travel. The holiday has been declared for all schools and government offices in the district, including panchayat offices and zilla panchayat offices. The decision is expected to affect around 50,000 students and 10,000 government employees in the district. The administration has promised to take all necessary measures to ensure public safety and prevent any damage to property. The holiday has been declared until further notice, and the administration will review the situation on a daily basis.

The heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption in the district, with many roads and streets becoming waterlogged. The administration has set up relief camps in various parts of the district to provide shelter to people who have been affected by the heavy rainfall. The district administration has also deployed teams of officials to monitor the situation and provide assistance to people in need. The administration has appealed to people to stay calm and cooperate with the authorities to ensure public safety.

Source: Google News – Udupi.