Educational institutions in Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod have been granted a holiday on Friday due to heavy rain warnings. Thiruvananthapuram: In the wake of warnings that rainfall is set to intensify, a holiday has been declared on Friday for educational institutions across Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts. WayanadA holiday has been declared on Friday across the district for all educational institutions, including professional colleges, tuition centres, coaching classes, special classes and religious education classes. The holiday does not apply to residential educational institutions, however, heads of institutions must strictly ensure the safety of students residing on campus. ThrissurA holiday has been declared on Friday for educational institutions functioning as relief camps in the district.