Hyderabad: In response to the ongoing heavy rainfall, the Telangana state government has declared a two-day holiday for all educational institutions on Thursday and Friday. Education Minister P Sabitha Indra Reddy made the announcement on Thursday through her Twitter handle, confirming that the decision was taken under the guidance of Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao.

She tweeted as "Keeping in view of the heavy rainfall in the state and under the instructions of the Honourable CM, KCR garu, the Govt has decided to declare holidays for two days to all education institutions in the state. That is Thursday and Friday.

The measure aims to ensure the safety and well-being of students, staff, and faculty amid the challenging weather conditions. With educational institutions closed for two days, authorities hope to mitigate any potential risks posed by the inclement weather.