Heavy rainfall and extreme weather conditions have disrupted life in India as a result of heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions have disrupted normal life in different parts of India and schools and colleges have been closed as authorities have closed schools and colleges in some districts and schools in some districts across the country due to weather alerts are cancelled by authorities as weather alerts are in place. On Friday, September 25, 2026, there is a likelihood of rain in several parts of India; the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy to very heavy rain in parts of eastern and southern India.
There is no nationwide school holiday on September 25. Educational institutions are closed in those areas due to local weather conditions, district decision-making, and, in some places, local events. Parents and students are advised to check official announcements from their respective schools and district administration before traveling.
Heavy Rain Triggers School Closures
Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are among the states where weather conditions have prompted precautionary closures in affected districts. A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has been associated with heavy to very heavy rainfall over parts of Odisha and Andhra Pradesh, leading local administrations to take precautionary measures.
In Odisha, Koraput and Malkangiri educational institutions were closed on September 25 because of heavy rainfall. Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres are among those closed in the affected areas.
The weather system has also led to close monitoring of vulnerable areas, especially in places that are prone to waterlogging and flooding.
Red Weather Alerts in Affected Areas
The weather situation is linked to a deep depression over the Bay of Bengal moving toward the north Andhra Pradesh-south Odisha coast. There were reports that the system crossed the coast near Kalingapatnam, and weather authorities warned of heavy rainfall in some districts.
The IMD’s warning structure includes categories ranging from heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and alerts for thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. The department’s September 25 forecast indicates rainfall activity in a number of parts of the country, including parts of eastern and southern India.
Telangana Schools Closed on September 25
In Telangana, schools and colleges in Hyderabad, Secunderabad and in the vicinity are also closed on Friday. But this closure is mainly because of the Ganesh idol immersion procession, and not necessarily just because of weather. Government offices in many neighboring districts are also closed.
This distinction is important because school holidays announced across different states on the same day may have different reasons.
Rain Expected in More States
The weather outlook is for some parts of India to experience rainfall activity. The IMD forecast is for rain over parts of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Rayalaseema, and parts of eastern India could also experience heavy rains.
In Karnataka, the IMD forecasts continued rainfall activity, and alerts are issued for coastal areas and parts of the interior of the state during the current weather period.
Some areas have also been warned of thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds. Residents in areas with severe weather warnings have been advised to heed the local administration's advice and take precautions during periods of heavy rainfall.
Students and Parents Advised to Check Local Notices
With school closures announced at the district or local level, parents should not assume that an alert or holiday in one district applies across the whole state. Schools and colleges might send separate notices in the case of local conditions.
Thus, students are advised to look for messages from their schools, district administration websites and official government announcements before leaving home.
As rainfall conditions continue to change, authorities will monitor the situation closely, particularly in areas where flooding, waterlogging and road connectivity are likely to be affected.
For September 25, the key point is that school and college closures are location-specific rather than nationwide, and heavy rain and severe weather warnings remain active in several parts of the country.
