As of the morning of Friday, December 5th, 2025, there is no official statewide holiday announced for schools and colleges in either Andhra Pradesh or Kerala due to heavy rainfall. The authority for declaring a rain holiday rests with the respective District Collectors, who will make last-minute, localized decisions based on the immediate assessment of rainfall, waterlogging, and safety risks in their jurisdictions.
This localized approach is necessary as both states are dealing with the persistent, though weakening, effects of the weather system formerly known as Cyclone Ditwah, which continues to cause persistent wet weather across the southern coastal regions.
Andhra Pradesh Status: Southern Coastal Areas Monitored
The primary impact of the cyclonic remnants in Andhra Pradesh is concentrated in the southern coastal districts. While severe weather in the preceding days (December 1st to 3rd) led to closures in areas like Nellore, Tirupati, and Annamayya, the situation for December 5th is showing signs of stability.
- State Policy: The Andhra Pradesh state government has not issued a blanket closure order. Schools are generally expected to function normally unless specific District Collectors announce otherwise.
- Focus Areas: Local authorities in the southern coastal districts are on high alert and monitoring overnight rainfall and immediate forecasts. If there is a sudden deterioration in conditions or widespread inundation, local holidays for schools and Anganwadis may be declared early on Friday morning.
- Parents' Advisory: Families in rain-affected areas must continuously check official notices from their respective District Collector's office and school administration for any last-minute confirmation of closures.
- Electoral Note: It is important to note that certain regions in Andhra Pradesh may have a pre-scheduled holiday on December 5th, specifically due to Graduate MLC Elections in particular constituencies. This is an official holiday independent of the weather situation.
Kerala Status: District Safety Review Underway
In Kerala, the decision for a rain holiday is also strictly district-specific and is determined by the immediate threat of heavy rainfall, waterlogging, or localized landslides.
- High Alert Districts: Districts where closures are more likely due to sustained heavy rain and safety concerns typically include Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam (selected areas), Pathanamthitta, Idukki, and Kottayam. District Collectors in these regions are conducting on-the-ground assessments this morning.
- Future Election Holidays: Parents and students should be aware that Kerala has already announced definite school holidays on December 9th and December 11th across various districts in connection with the Local Body Elections, which may utilize school buildings as polling centers.
Tamil Nadu Reopening Confirmed
The severe rainfall that had triggered multiple days of school closures across Tamil Nadu, particularly in Chennai, Tiruvallur, Kancheepuram, and Chengalpattu, is largely subsiding. Schools in the most affected coastal districts of Chennai and Tiruvallur are generally expected to reopen on December 5th, marking the end of a multi-day rain break, provided the weather holds stable through the morning.
Commuters and parents in Andhra Pradesh and Kerala must rely solely on official announcements from District Authorities and avoid circulating or acting upon unconfirmed information.
