Students and parents across several parts of India are checking whether schools will remain shut on Tuesday, September 1, as heavy rain and adverse weather conditions continue in multiple regions. Odisha, Uttarakhand, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, West Bengal, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and parts of Northeast India are among the areas experiencing rainfall activity and weather alerts.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states, with East Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand among the areas facing a significant risk of intense rain. Thunderstorms and lightning are also expected across parts of north and central India.
School closures, however, are not uniform across the country and are largely dependent on district-level decisions. In some areas, authorities have already announced holidays, while elsewhere students and parents are being advised to wait for local orders.
September 1 school holiday: State-wise status
| State/Region | September 1 school status | Weather situation |
|---|---|---|
| Madhya Pradesh | Satna closed; other districts to check | Thunderstorms and lightning possible |
| Gurugram | No statewide closure confirmed; check local administration and school updates | Rain-related safety concerns |
| Noida and Ghaziabad | No statewide closure confirmed; district-specific decision | Rain and thunderstorms possible |
| Haryana | No blanket closure confirmed | Heavy rain and thunderstorms possible |
| Uttarakhand | No statewide closure confirmed; district-wise decisions | Heavy to very heavy rain possible |
| Himachal Pradesh | No statewide closure confirmed; check district orders | Heavy rain expected |
| Punjab | No blanket closure confirmed | Heavy rain and thunderstorms possible |
| Uttar Pradesh | No statewide closure confirmed; district-specific closures possible | Heavy rain in parts |
| Bihar | No statewide closure confirmed; district-specific decisions | Heavy rain possible |
| Jharkhand | No statewide closure confirmed; district-level advisories may apply | Heavy rain possible |
| Odisha | No statewide closure confirmed; district-level closure possible | Heavy to very heavy rain possible |
| West Bengal | District-specific decisions | Heavy rain in parts |
| Sikkim | Local authorities may announce closures | Heavy rain possible |
| Northeast India | District-specific decisions possible | Heavy rain in several states |
| Delhi | Check school-specific updates | Heavy to very heavy rain |
| Chhattisgarh | District-specific monitoring advised | Heavy rain and thunderstorms |
Madhya Pradesh: Satna schools to remain closed
Madhya Pradesh is among the states facing significant rainfall on September 1, with the IMD forecasting isolated heavy to very heavy rain in East Madhya Pradesh and heavy rainfall in West Madhya Pradesh.
Satna district has already announced that schools will remain closed on September 1 because of heavy rainfall and related disruptions. Students in other districts have been advised to wait for separate announcements from their local administrations.
Uttarakhand closures depend on districts
Uttarakhand remains under close watch as heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast in the state. Given the hilly terrain, adverse weather can also affect roads and raise the risk of landslides.
There is no blanket statewide closure confirmed for September 1. District administrations are assessing local conditions separately, with areas such as Nainital among those being monitored.
Students and parents should therefore check the latest order issued by their district administration before heading to school.
Delhi-NCR and Gurugram: Check local orders
Delhi-NCR is also likely to see weather activity, with thunderstorms and lightning forecast in Delhi and Haryana. However, no blanket closure has been confirmed for Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad or Gurugram.
Parents and students should check school-specific notices as well as local administration updates for any changes to the schedule.
In Gurugram, authorities have previously issued safety directions concerning school buses during the monsoon, particularly on waterlogged routes. Commuters should continue monitoring local conditions if rainfall affects transport.
Odisha, Jharkhand and Bihar face heavy rain risk
Odisha is expected to experience significant rainfall activity on September 1. The IMD has forecast heavy rain, with some areas potentially receiving very heavy rainfall.
No statewide school closure has been confirmed, although district authorities may announce holidays if flooding, waterlogging or other safety concerns affect normal operations.
Jharkhand and Bihar are also expected to receive heavy rainfall at isolated locations, along with thunderstorms and lightning in some areas. There is no indication of a blanket holiday across either state in the available information, but district administrations may take separate decisions depending on local conditions.
West Bengal and Sikkim under weather watch
West Bengal and Sikkim are also being monitored because of ongoing monsoon activity. The IMD has forecast heavy rainfall at isolated places in the Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and Sikkim region.
Any school closure will depend on decisions taken by the relevant district administration or school authorities. Students in rain-affected areas should monitor local announcements.
Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Haryana updates
Himachal Pradesh is expected to experience heavy rain, but no statewide school closure has been confirmed for September 1. Students should refer to district-level orders before assuming that classes have been suspended.
Punjab and Haryana, along with Chandigarh and Delhi, are also likely to experience thunderstorms and isolated heavy rainfall. No blanket rain-related closure has been confirmed in the latest available information, making school and local administration notices important.
Uttar Pradesh school holiday status
The IMD has forecast isolated heavy rainfall in Uttar Pradesh, particularly in parts of West Uttar Pradesh, along with thunderstorms and lightning in some areas.
School closures in the state can be decided at the district level according to local weather conditions. Parents should therefore check the latest notification issued by their district administration.
Northeast India: Local authorities to decide
Several northeastern states are expected to receive rainfall, with Arunachal Pradesh, Assam and Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram and Tripura among the regions facing heavy rain.
Students in vulnerable or rain-affected districts should monitor administrative announcements, particularly if intense rainfall leads to flooding, landslides or transport disruption.
What students should check before September 1
The school holiday status can change depending on local conditions and administrative orders. Students and parents should check their school’s official communication, district administration notices and state education department updates before deciding whether to attend classes on September 1.
While Satna has already announced a closure, there is no blanket statewide holiday confirmed across most of the other states mentioned above. Local authorities and individual schools will determine closures where weather conditions warrant them.
