Karnataka, Puducherry school closure: Educational institutes to remain shut today amid heavy rainfall alert and cyclone Fengal

Cyclone Fengal caused heavy rainfall across several regions, leading to flooding in Mangaluru and Dakshina Kannada, disrupting daily life and travel. Schools in some districts were closed, while the IMD issued weather alerts for continued heavy rain. In Puducherry, schools were also closed, and relief efforts were launched. Meanwhile, Bengaluru faced heavy rainfall without a school closure announcement, frustrating parents. IMD forecasts reduced rainfall in Karnataka, while Kerala braces for ongoing heavy showers.