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Schools shut on Sep 3 in multiple states as IMD predicts heavy rain
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 03 Sep 2026, 01:18 AM
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The Indian Meteorological Department has issued a heavy‑rain warning for September 3, prompting several state education authorities to declare a school holiday.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread heavy rainfall for September 3, with the potential for localized flooding and travel disruption across large parts of the country.
In response, education departments of several states have issued circulars ordering all schools – government and private – to remain closed for the day, citing student safety as the primary concern.
Parents have been advised to keep children at home, and transport services are expected to operate on a reduced schedule. The holiday applies uniformly unless a specific state issues a different directive.
The move follows a pattern of precautionary closures during severe weather events, and authorities will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if the situation worsens.
Millions of students are affected, and any examinations or assessments scheduled for the day have been postponed in accordance with the holiday notice.
In response, education departments of several states have issued circulars ordering all schools – government and private – to remain closed for the day, citing student safety as the primary concern.
Parents have been advised to keep children at home, and transport services are expected to operate on a reduced schedule. The holiday applies uniformly unless a specific state issues a different directive.
The move follows a pattern of precautionary closures during severe weather events, and authorities will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates if the situation worsens.
Millions of students are affected, and any examinations or assessments scheduled for the day have been postponed in accordance with the holiday notice.