The government of Karnataka has announced closure in Bangalore city due to heavy rainfall. The weather forecast department has issued an orange alert and predicted the intensity of the rain on October 16 and 17. In view of this situation, the district magistrate Urban District collector Jagadeesha declared a holiday in all educational institutions including Anganwadis, government and private schools of all taluks of the city. Students and parents have been advised to keep a check with the school authorities for the latest updates.
Colleges to remain open
The government has ordered to close the schools only, but the colleges in the city will remain open. The government has given a set of guidelines for all degree, post-graduation, diploma colleges and ITIs to follow to ensure students' safety. Most of the colleges have been asked to resume classes online.
In view of heavy rain in the city, the companies have been advised to allow their employees to work from home. The city has been experiencing heavy rain since Tuesday Morning causing waterlogging and traffic jams at various locations across the city.
