Schools, colleges in Hosanagar and Sagar taluks declare holiday due to heavy rain

SHIVAMOGGA: In view of continuous rainfall in Hosanagar and Sagar taluks of Shivamogga district, authorities have declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for the safety of children.

Due to incessant rain across Hosanagar taluk, tahsildar Bharat Raj has ordered a holiday for all Anganwadi centres, schools, and PU colleges. Educational institutions have been instructed to compensate for the lost working days on upcoming holidays. As a precautionary measure, a holiday has also been declared today for all Anganwadi centres, primary and high schools in Sagar taluk of the Malnad region.

On the instructions of the tahsildar, the Block Education Officer of Sagar issued the holiday order. Officials said the decision was taken keeping in mind student welfare, given the cold winds and heavy rain in and around Sagar taluk. They have also been directed to make up for the holiday in the coming days.

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Meanwhile, in S N Nagar, Sagar, the roof of autorickshaw driver Manjunath’s house collapsed due to heavy rain. Fortunately, members of the family escaped unhurt. The family spent the night in fear amid rain and the risk of a short circuit.

The affected family has appealed to the government for assistance. They said they have applied for land documents under the 1986 DC order and, if the records are provided, the house can be repaired under the Awas Yojana. Alleging negligence by the City Municipal Council and the administration, the family has urged immediate intervention and a permanent solution. (ANI)