Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:29am on 02 Sep 2025,Tuesday Education
Multiple North Indian states closed schools on September 2, 2025, due to heavy rainfall and flooding. Punjab extended closures until September 3 following widespread flooding and landslides. Gurugram's DDMA suspended physical classes after 100mm rainfall in four hours, encouraging online learning and work-from-home arrangements. Uttar Pradesh districts including Kasganj, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bareilly, Moradabad, Pilibhit, and Aligarh declared holidays. Chandigarh, Jammu division, and Uttarakhand's Chamoli district also shut schools. Himachal Pradesh closed schools in Kangra, Mandi, Sirmaur, and Kullu districts due to landslide risks. Despite IMD's orange alert for Delhi NCR and continuous rainfall since September 1, the capital maintained regular school operations while authorities monitor conditions for potential closure announcements. (PC: X)
