Bengaluru Schools Shut Today Amid Heavy Rain? Know Karnataka School Holiday Update

Bengaluru: India's IT capital Bengaluru came to a standstill after heavy downpour for several days, prompting school closures and a recommendation for employees to work from home. The city, with a population of 1.4 crore, recorded its heaviest rainfall in nearly three decades, causing widespread disruption.

With an yellow alert in place, warning of continued heavy rains, schools and Anganwadi centres in Bengaluru Urban district were declared closed on Wednesday. However, no official announcements have been made regarding a school holiday for October 24 due to the rain. 

At present, no warnings are in place for any district on Thursday, indicating that the weather situation in Karnataka might improve. This reduces the likelihood of a statewide school holiday on October 24.

For Bengaluru (Urban and Rural), the IMD expects weather conditions to improve within the next 24-48 hours, and no warnings are issued for the region until at least October 27, 2024. Consequently, it appears unlikely that schools in Bengaluru will remain closed on October 24, although local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.

Karnataka has been experiencing very heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions across several districts over the past few days. As a result, authorities in all districts are closely monitoring the weather in the coming days. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there are currently no warnings for coastal and North Interior Karnataka. 

However, South Interior Karnataka is expected to face thunderstorms, lightning, and squalls tomorrow. Based on these weather updates, authorities will decide whether to declare a school holiday for October 24.