Karnataka Weather Update: As rains continue to lash parts of South India including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, people are facing trouble in their daily life.

While high alerts have been sounded in several areas amid heavy rain forecasts, the Bengaluru District Collector has declared a holiday tomorrow. Given the heavy rain warning issued by the Meteorological Department, the Bengaluru Urban District Collector has declared a holiday for Anganwadi, primary and high schools tomorrow.

As per the DC order, schools, and colleges will remain shut tomorrow. However, the government offices will continue to function as usual. According to multiple media reports, the decision was taken after India Meteorological Department issued rain alerts for the city.

The Indian Meteorological Department has forecast a rainy week ahead for Bengaluru, with overcast skies and intermittent showers expected to persist for the next 2-3 days. So far, the city's observatory has recorded 72mm of rainfall in October. Reports indicate that the Indian Meteorological Department's 7-day forecast predicts moderate to heavy rainfall for Bengaluru between October 14 and 17. In addition to Bengaluru, heavy rains are also expected in surrounding areas, including Bengaluru Rural, Chikballapura, and Kolar districts, throughout the week.