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India to Observe School Holiday on Sept 29 Amid Heavy Rain, Weather Alerts
✍️ economictimes.indiatimes.com
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 07:38 PM
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Schools across India will be closed on September 29 as authorities issue a holiday due to heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions.
The Ministry of Education has announced a nationwide school holiday for September 29, following warnings of heavy rainfall and severe weather across several states. The decision aims to safeguard students and staff from potential flooding and road disruptions that could affect school commute.
State education departments have issued detailed closure notices, outlining affected districts and schools. Parents are advised to check local announcements for specific closures in their area.
Officials have urged schools to use the break to conduct maintenance and safety checks on infrastructure, ensuring readiness for the upcoming academic term.
The holiday aligns with the government's broader effort to mitigate the impact of extreme weather on daily life, as climate-related incidents continue to rise in the region.
State education departments have issued detailed closure notices, outlining affected districts and schools. Parents are advised to check local announcements for specific closures in their area.
Officials have urged schools to use the break to conduct maintenance and safety checks on infrastructure, ensuring readiness for the upcoming academic term.
The holiday aligns with the government's broader effort to mitigate the impact of extreme weather on daily life, as climate-related incidents continue to rise in the region.