Rains continue to wreak havoc in most parts of the country including Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Odissa, Meghalaya, Assam, West Bengal, Sikkim, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tirupura, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka. Amid heavy rainfall and gusty winds, district authorities have declared a holiday for all educational institutions including schools, and colleges. India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted heavy rainfalls and thunderstorms in these states in the coming days.