Mangaluru: In view of the heavy rains across the district, the Dakshina Kannada district administration has declared a holiday for all anganwadi centres, primary and high schools—including government, aided, and private institutions on Thursday, June 12.

According to officials, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the district on Thursday.

As a precautionary measure, the Deputy Commissioner has ordered the closure of all educational institutions from anganwadis to high schools for the day.