Heavy Rains Trigger School Delays Across India

Lead Heavy monsoon downpours prompted district authorities in Uttarakhand’s Dehradun to close all schools today, while Maharashtra, Telangana and Tamil Nadu remain on high alert for potential delays and last-minute cancellations.

Nut Graf Continuous heavy rains and accompanying weather warnings from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) have disrupted normal school operations in several regions, raising safety concerns for students during peak morning travel times.

Uttarakhand: Dehradun Schools Closed

  • The Dehradun district administration declared a holiday for all government, private and municipal schools up to Class 12 on September 16 due to persistent heavy rainfall, landslide risks and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

Maharashtra: Alert but No Official Holiday

  • Cities including Mumbai, Pune, Thane and Raigad are under Orange and Red IMD alerts for heavy showers, thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 40 km/h.
  • Mumbai’s BMC has not yet announced a closure, but parents are advised to monitor school WhatsApp groups and municipal notices for any late updates.
  • Pune schools in Hadapsar and adjacent areas closed on September 15 after overnight flooding; tomorrow’s status will be confirmed by morning advisory bulletins.

Telangana & Tamil Nadu: Warnings in Place

  • Telangana’s IMD warnings cover 33 districts with forecasts of heavy rains, lightning and gusty winds; no closures declared yet but parents should stay tuned.
  • Tamil Nadu and Puducherry face a Yellow Alert for isolated heavy rainfall across seven districts today, with potential for sudden disruptions-official closure notices will follow local administration decisions.

Rest of India: Normal Operations

  • Major states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka and Kerala report normal school functioning, with no weather-related delays announced.

Looking Ahead Parents and students nationwide are urged to prioritize safety by checking official school communications, local IMD alerts and municipal advisories before heading out each morning. With monsoon activity persisting, schools in other weather-vulnerable areas may announce further delays or closures at short notice.