Kerala Schools and Educational Institutions Closed for June 9 Amid Red Alert Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in Kozhikode, Kasaragod, and Kannur districts were closed on June 9, 2026, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall. The decision was made to ensure safety amid the risk of severe weather conditions, including potential flooding and waterlogging. The IMD had issued a red alert for these districts, warning of intense rainfall and the likelihood of flooding. Authorities cited the threat of waterlogging in multiple areas and the possibility of strong winds as reasons for the closure. All educational institutions, including professional colleges, madrasas, tuition centers, and government-run schools, were ordered to remain closed on June 9. Residential schools were explicitly exempted from the closure. The announcement specified that exams such as university-level tests and public service commission (PSC) examinations would proceed as originally scheduled, with no changes to their dates. Additionally, all government-recognized educational institutions, including central schools and affiliated colleges, were included in the closure directive. The closure was announced after reports of waterlogging in several areas, which raised concerns about infrastructure damage and safety risks. The IMD’s red alert highlighted the severity of the weather conditions, prompting authorities to take preventive measures to mitigate potential hazards. The affected districts, particularly Kozhikode and Kasaragod, were under a red alert for heavy rainfall, with the IMD forecasting continued strong winds and rain. The closure applied to all educational institutions except residential schools, which were allowed to remain open.#india_meteorological_department #imdad #kozhikode #kasaragod #kannur_districts
Kerala Higher Secondary Exam Pass Rate Rises Slightly to 77.97% in 2026 Results The Kerala Directorate of General Education announced on Tuesday that 77.97% of regular school students passed the Second Year Higher Secondary Examination held in March 2026, marking a marginal increase from last year’s 77.81% pass rate. Education Minister M Shamsudeen highlighted the results during a press briefing, noting that 372,423 students from 1,990 schools appeared for the exam, with 290,381 qualifying for higher education. The performance of female students surpassed that of male counterparts, with girls achieving an 86.89% pass rate (167,475 out of 192,751) compared to 68.41% for boys (122,906 out of 179,672). Stream-wise, Science students led with an 84.52% pass rate (158,836 out of 187,933), followed by Commerce at 74.74% (81,147 out of 108,567) and Humanities at 66.38% (50,398 out of 75,923). School categories showed varying results, with aided schools recording the highest pass rate at 82.82% (150,604 out of 181,851), followed by unaided schools at 78.18% (17,841 out of 22,821) and government schools at 72.66% (121,661 out of 167,430). A total of 30,561 students secured an A+ in all subjects, a slight rise from 30,145 in 2025. Of these, 23,095 were girls and 7,466 were boys. The Science stream accounted for the majority of A+ scorers, with 22,970 students achieving the top grade, followed by Commerce (5,264) and Humanities (2,327). Sixty students achieved a perfect score of 1,200 out of 1,200. Over 44,479 students earned an A grade or higher, while 51,106 received B+ or above, 64,375 got B or above, and 63,049 secured C+ or above. Lower grades included 36,602 C and above, 209 D+ and above, 81,190 D grades, and 701 E grades.#kerala_directorate_of_general_education #m_shamsudeen #kerala_higher_secondary_examination #idukki #kasaragod
