Following a weather warning by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Karnataka government has declared a public holiday for schools in Bengaluru Urban district on October 23, 2024. The IMD has issued a Yellow Alert,

Three labourers died when a building collapsed during the rain, while two children tragically drowned after being trapped in marshy areas of Kengeri.Bengaluru floods. Bengaluru rain. Karnataka rain. School anganwadis holiday.

All private and government schools in Bengaluru will remain closed today, October 21, 2024. The school holiday has been announced due to heavy rains in the city and the orange alert issued by the IMD predicting heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in the city.

The regional weather observatory issued the latest forecast around 6:45 am, stating that Bengaluru is likely to experience heavy showers in the coming three hours. The Met department also warned of temporary disruption of electricity and minor traffic snarls.