Sunday classes cancelled in Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad on October 25 amid red rain alerts
District administrations suspend religious instruction, tuition and coaching classes; scheduled public and university exams are reported to proceed.
Sunday religious instruction, tuition and special coaching classes were cancelled in Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad on October 25 amid red rainfall alerts.
Kerala | October 25, 2026: District administrations announced precautionary holidays for Sunday religious classes, tuition centres, parallel colleges and other coaching classes in the three districts. The precise categories covered differ by district order, so institutions should follow their own district administration’s instructions.
The Kerala State Disaster Management Authority’s official warning, issued at 10 AM IST on October 25, confirms red alerts for extremely heavy rainfall in Kozhikode, Malappuram and Wayanad. Officials warn of potential landslides, flash flooding and waterlogging in vulnerable areas.
- Holiday date: Sunday, October 25, 2026, for the categories specified in district orders.
- Examinations: Previously scheduled public and university examinations are reported to proceed.
- Exemptions: Residential institutions and hostels should consult the applicable district order.
This is not a statewide announcement that all schools are closed. Follow district authorities for the latest instructions.
Locations: Kozhikode, Malappuram, Wayanad, Kerala.
Image: Representative empty classroom, not a photograph of any institution in the affected districts. Credit: Allen Y / Unsplash.
