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Several states, including West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Odisha, are likely to declare a School Holiday 24 September 2025 due to heavy rainfall. District administrations are issuing notifications to ensure student safety. Stay tuned for state-wise holiday LIVE updates.
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025 LIVE Updates
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025 LIVE Updates:
Schools in West Bengal, Maharashtra and Odisha are likely to face closures on September 24, 2025, due to heavy rainfall forecasts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). State and local governments have declared holidays in several areas due to a combination of excessive rains, flood risks, and ongoing regional celebrations. In West Bengal, the district administration has issued an advisory for Kolkata region. The schools will remain closed in various districts of West Bengal due to heavy rainfall and likely thunderstorms in the region.
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School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025: State-wise Updates
As per the latest media reports, the following are the latest school holiday updates for September 24, 2025, across multiple states:
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025
- Heavy rains have disrupted normal life in Kolkata, Howrah, and several districts of South Bengal.
- Orange alert has been issued by the IMD for various districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, Howrah, South 24 Pargana, Bankura, Jhargram, etc.
- Extreme downpours have claimed six lives across the city and suburbs.
- A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal is expected to bring more heavy showers.
Maharashtra School Holiday 24 September 2025
- IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other parts of the Konkan belt.
- Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, and Sindhudurg.
- Schools are likely to remain closed in affected areas.
Odisha School Holiday 24 September 2025
- Orange alert has been predicted by the IMD for Sundargarh, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur.
- District administration is likely to announce the school holiday for 24 September 2025 in affected districts.
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025 LIVE Updates
09 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025: Are Private Schools are also closed?
Yes, private institutions in Kolkata will also be following the state government's order to remain close on September 24 and 25.
08 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
Odisha School Holiday 24 September 2025: Holiday Update
No statewide declaration, but yellow alerts for Puri, Khordha, and Cuttack may lead to closures in coastal districts if heavy rain materialises.
07 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
Maharashtra School Holiday 24 September 2025: Are Schools in Mumbai closed?
BMC has not announced closures yet, but an orange alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad suggests high likelihood if waterlogging persists.
06 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: IMD Alerts for Mumbai
IMD has maintained yellow and orange rain alerts in Mumbai and central Maharashtra.
05 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: West Bengal Schools to remain closed
All schools across West Bengal, except those in the Hills area, will remain closed for the next two days, the state Education Department announced.
04 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025: Waterlogging causes Traffic Jam
After heavy rain lashed all across Kolkata on September 23, metro, trains and flights have been delayed or cancelled due to safety concerns.
03 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025: Orange Alert Districts
Purba Medinipur, Paschim Medinipur, Jhargram, Bankura, and Howrah face yellow alerts for heavy rain, with potential local school shutdowns pending district collector decisions.
02 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025 LIVE: Maharashtra School Holiday
Pune, Satara, and Nashik are under yellow alerts for thunderstorms; district magistrates are empowered to declare holidays if conditions worsen.
01 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025: IMD forecast for West Bengal
Scattered heavy showers are expected in Gangetic West Bengal, with 50-100 mm rainfall, exacerbating flood risks in low-lying areas like Hooghly.
12 00 AM IST - 24 Sep'25
Kolkata School Holiday 24 September 2025: Kolkata rain disrupts Durga Puja preparations
As Kolkata roads are all flooded due to heavy rainfall on September 23, it might affect the major Durga Puja festivities scheduled to be held next week.
11 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: Over 30 Flights Cancelled
Heavy torrential rain in Kolkata on Tuesday severely disrupted air travel, leading to the cancellation of at least 30 flights and significant delays in several others, officials said.
11 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
Kolkata School Holiday 24 September 2025: Seven People Lost their Lives
At least seven people lost their lives due to electrocution incidents across the city.
10 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
Kolkata School Holiday 24 September 2025: Calcutta and Jadavpur University suspend classes
The Calcutta University (CU) and Jadavpur University (JU) had also suspended all academic activities amid heavy rains in Kolkata.
10 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September LIVE: US Consulate Closed Today
The US Consulate General in Kolkata has issued an advisory stating that due to heavy rainfall and widespread flooding in the city, the consulate will remain closed today, September 23, 2025.
09 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025: Holiday Announced by State Education Minister
State education minister Bratya Basu announced that all government-run education institutions would remain closed on September 24 and 25.
"An unprecedented calamity-like situation prevails in the state. In keeping with the advice of the chief minister to offer relief to our students in the current situation and to pre-empt accidents, it has been decided to keep all education institutions closed tomorrow and the day after, that is, on September 24 and 25," Basu wrote on X.
09 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025 Live: Advisory for Parents and Students
Confirm with schools: Since not all states have uniform rules, parents should check official circulars.
Navratri impact varies: In some states, holidays are given only for key Navratri days, while in others, the first day itself may be observed.
Prepare ahead: Students should plan academic schedules, especially if exams or tests fall around this period.
08 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025 Live: Are Schools only closed in Kolkata?
No, schools across South Bengal, including Purba Medinipur and Howrah, are closed as well.
08 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: Safety Measures Advised by IMD
Authorities have requested that students stay indoors to prevent accidents caused by waterlogging and electrocution hazards.
07 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September Live: Kolkata Metro Services Halted
Waterlogging of tracks disrupted train and Metro services throughout the city. Metro operations on the Blue Line (Dakshineswar–Shahid Khudiram) were suspended, with truncated services running between Dakshineswar and Maidan stations.
07 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025: Districts under Orange Alert
According to the IMD predictions, the following districts of West Bengal have been put under orange alert:
- Bankura
- Jhargram
- Paschim Medinipur
- Purba Medinipur
- Howrah
- Kolkata
- South 24 Parganas
06 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025: Key Affected Areas in Bengal
Key neighbourhoods, including Lake Market, Rashbehari, Thanthania, Patuli, Santoshpur Avenue, Park Circus, Nagerbazar and Bosepukur Talbagan, reported knee-to-waist-deep water.
06 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
Maharashtra School Holiday 24 September 2025: Weather Update
IMD has issued thunderstorm and lightning warnings in Nasik, Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Ahmednagar, Beed, Parbhani, Hingoli, Nagpur, and Amravati for September 24.
05 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
West Bengal School Holiday 24 September 2025: Weather Update
Heavy rainfall throughout the night has paralysed the transport system in Kolkata, severely disrupting movement of vehicles and train services. At least seven people were killed in Kolkata after heavy overnight rainfall flooded streets, railway tracks, and Metro tracks.
05 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: Maharashtra Update
- IMD has issued a yellow alert for Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other parts of the Konkan belt.
- Heavy to very heavy rain is expected in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Palghar, and Sindhudurg.
- Schools are likely to remain closed in affected areas.
04 30 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: Heavy waterlogging reported in Kolkata
The downpour in Kolkata, which has already triggered severe waterlogging in several parts of the city, is expected to continue, causing traffic disruptions and slowing down daily life.
04 00 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday 24 September 2025: Kolkata gets Heavy Rainfall
The city recorded extreme rainfall in areas like Garia Kamdahari (332 mm) and Jodhpur Park (285 mm). The IMD has made predictions till September 27, stating that a cloudy sky will be there with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers.
03 25 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025: Odisha Update
Coastal districts such as Puri, Cuttack, and Kendrapara are likely to remain closed on 24 September due to waterlogging.
02 56 PM IST - 23 Sep'25
School Holiday due to Rain 24 September 2025: West Bengal Schools to Remain Closed
The West Bengal government has announced the closure of school for two days, i.e., September 23 & September 24, due to heavy rainfall in the region.
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