Monsoon activity continues across several parts of India, prompting students and parents to keep an eye on possible school closures on Monday, August 17, 2026. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall in multiple regions, with some areas likely to receive extremely heavy showers.
However, an IMD rain alert does not necessarily mean schools will be closed. Any decision to declare a holiday is usually taken by the state government, district administration, education department or individual schools, depending on local conditions such as flooding, waterlogging, landslides or unsafe travel.
