Authorities across North India have announced school holidays as persistent heavy rainfall causes floods, waterlogging, and unsafe conditions. Schools, colleges, and other educational institutions in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Chandigarh remain closed to ensure the safety of students and staff.
Uttar Pradesh: District-Wise Closures
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Mathura: Rising water levels in the Yamuna River have caused flooding. Schools up to Class 12 remain closed on September 3 and 4.
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Meerut: All schools from nursery to Class 8 are closed on September 4 across CBSE, ICSE, government, and private boards.
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Hapur: Schools from nursery to Class 12 are closed due to heavy rain.
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Agra: All secondary and board schools will remain shut on September 4, 2025.
Haryana: Flood Alerts and School Closures
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Ambala: Holidays declared for all schools and colleges until September 4.
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Jhajjar: Schools, Anganwadis, and educational institutions remain closed till September 6, while staff continue duties.
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Kaithal: All schools, colleges, ITIs, Anganwadis, and nurseries closed on September 4.
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Rohtak: Government and private schools remain shut until further notice due to worsening weather.
Punjab: Extended Holiday
Schools and colleges were set to reopen on September 4, but heavy rain and waterlogging have forced the state government to extend closures until September 7. Both government and private institutions will remain closed for safety reasons.
Jammu & Kashmir: Precautionary School Closures
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Kashmir Division: All schools closed on September 4 as a safety measure.
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Jammu Division: School holidays extended till September 5 amid continuous rainfall and flood-like conditions.
Himachal Pradesh: Statewide Shutdown
The Himachal Pradesh government announced a complete closure of educational institutions till September 7. Heavy rainfall has caused landslides, tree falls, road blockages, and public infrastructure damage. Schools, colleges, and District Institutes of Education and Training (DIETs) will reopen only when conditions are safe.
Chandigarh: Safety First
The Chandigarh administration declared holidays for schools and colleges from September 4 to September 6. Classes will resume only after safety inspections and audits of all educational buildings.
Key Advisory
Authorities urge students, parents, and school staff to avoid travel in affected areas. Schools and colleges will remain closed until conditions improve, and further updates will be provided by local administrations.
