PUDUCHERRY: In view of the heavy rain warning issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Puducherry government has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the Puducherry and Karaikal regions on Wednesday.
Home and Education Minister A. Namassivayam announced that all government and private schools, as well as colleges in the two regions, will remain closed as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students.
The northeast monsoon, which has intensified over the region, has brought continuous downpours since Monday night, prompting authorities to issue advisories urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.