Schools Closed: Heavy rain and storm alert in UP; schools up to Class 12 closed in several districts—check the list..

In view of the rainfall, severe waterlogging, and storms in Uttar Pradesh, a decision has been made to keep schools closed. Prioritizing the safety of children amidst alerts regarding continuous rain and water accumulation on roads and in residential colonies, district administrations have declared a holiday for schools on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Following weather department warnings, officials in Lucknow, Pilibhit, Prayagraj, and Amethi have issued official orders declaring a holiday.

So far, orders to close schools have been issued for districts including Amethi, Mirzapur, Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Pilibhit, Gonda, and Balrampur; District Magistrates (DMs) in these areas decided to close schools on Saturday due to the heavy rain alert.

**All schools closed in Ambedkar Nagar too; DM Isha Priya issues order**
Ambedkar Nagar DM Isha Priya has declared a holiday for all schools (Classes 1 to 12) on September 26. This administrative order applies equally to all government, private, aided, and recognized schools operating in the district. The DM has instructed all school principals and headmasters to ensure strict compliance with the order, emphasizing that the safety of children amidst adverse weather is the top priority.

**Sitapur: All schools from Nursery to Intermediate closed; holiday for teachers and staff as well**
Following the DM's order, a holiday has been declared for all schools—from Nursery to Intermediate (Class 12)—in Sitapur. According to the official order, the holiday is not limited to students; it extends to all teachers and other school staff. Officials have directed the management of all government and private schools to ensure strict adherence to this instruction. All schools up to Class 12 closed in Deoria.

Acting on the instructions of the Deoria District Magistrate (DM), the Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) has declared a holiday for all schools—ranging from pre-primary to Class 12—on September 26. This administrative order applies strictly to all council-run, recognized, and aided schools, as well as government and private schools affiliated with any board across the district. The BSA has issued a clear warning that the safety of children is paramount; strict action will be taken against any school management that violates this order and attempts to open the school.

All schools from pre-primary to Class 12 are closed in Agra too; order issued by DM Manish Bansal.

Weather conditions in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, have been deteriorating over the past few hours. In light of the Meteorological Department's forecast, a holiday has been declared for all schools in the district. DM Manish Bansal has directed that all teaching activities remain completely suspended in both urban and rural areas. This order applies strictly to all government, non-government aided, and private schools across all boards, covering classes from pre-primary to Class 12. The administration has emphasized that student safety is the top priority and has instructed all school managements to ensure strict compliance with this order.

Hamirpur: All schools up to Class 12 closed; DM issues advisory

District Magistrate (DM) Ashok Kumar has issued an alert regarding the continuous rainfall and inclement weather in Hamirpur. An order has been issued to suspend teaching activities in all schools (Classes 1 to 12) on Saturday, September 26. Additionally, in view of the Meteorological Department's warning, the DM has issued an advisory for public safety. The administration has appealed to the public to avoid stepping out of their homes unnecessarily and to stay completely away from rivers, drains, ponds, and waterlogged areas. Additionally, strict instructions have been issued not to cross routes with strong currents, culverts, or causeways.

Havoc caused by heavy rain in Unnao: Schools for classes 1 to 8 to remain closed; BSA issues order
Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh is experiencing continuous torrential rainfall. In view of the weather department's warning, the district administration has declared a holiday for school children. Following strict directives from the District Magistrate, Basic Education Officer (BSA) Shailesh Kumar Pandey has announced a closure for all schools (Classes 1 to 8) in the district on September 26. This order applies strictly to all government and private schools in the district. It is noteworthy that the administration has issued a heavy rain alert for the district up to July 29; consequently, all concerned officials have been instructed to remain on high alert, and school managements have been directed to ensure mandatory compliance with the closure order.

**Kannauj: All schools up to Class 8 to remain closed; DM issues order**
In Kannauj, Uttar Pradesh, following the District Magistrate's (DM) directives, Basic Education Officer (BSA) Sandeep Kumar issued an official order on Saturday declaring a holiday for all schools (Classes 1 to 8) in the district. Under this order, all government and non-government schools affiliated with any board will remain completely closed on Saturday. Prioritizing the safety of children, the administration has directed all school managements to ensure strict compliance with this instruction. (Report: Lokesh Dubey)

**Raebareli: Schools from pre-primary to Class 12 to remain closed on September 26 due to heavy rain alert; order issued**
In Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh, the district administration has decided to close schools to ensure student safety, citing continuous rainfall and weather department alerts. Acting on the DM's instructions, District Inspector of Schools (DIOS) Sanjeev Kumar Singh issued an official order on September 25, completely suspending academic activities in all district schools on September 26. The order applies to all categories of schools—including council-run, government, government-aided, and unafraid/private institutions—across boards such as UP Board, CBSE, ICSE, and the Sanskrit Education Board, covering levels from pre-primary to Class 12. The Education Department has explicitly directed all school managers and principals to ensure strict adherence to the closure order amidst these adverse weather conditions.

**Decision to close all schools in Maharajganj as well**
An order has also been issued to close all schools (up to Class 12) in Maharajganj district on September 26 due to rainfall. DM Gaurav Singh Sogarwal issued the closure order yesterday. The decision to close schools was taken following continuous rain.

Mainpuri: All schools (Classes 1–12) to remain closed tomorrow due to heavy rain; DM issues order
In view of the continuous heavy rainfall and inclement weather in Uttar Pradesh's Mainpuri district, the district administration has taken a significant decision. Prioritizing the safety of students, District Magistrate (DM) Dr. Indramani Tripathi has issued a strict order declaring a holiday for all schools in the district tomorrow. Under this order, all government, recognized, and private schools catering to Classes 1 through 12 will remain completely closed. The DM has issued clear instructions to the Education Department and school managements not to summon children to school during these severe weather conditions and to ensure strict compliance with the closure order.

All schools up to Class 12 closed in Varanasi; teachers required to report to school.
In Varanasi district, Uttar Pradesh, the district administration decided to close schools considering the ongoing rainfall and the Meteorological Department's forecast. Acting on the District Magistrate's order, the District Inspector of Schools and the Basic Education Officer have declared a one-day holiday on September 26 for all schools in the district, ranging from pre-primary to Class 12. According to the official order, all schools—including *Parishadiya* (council-run), government, government-aided, and those affiliated with CBSE, ICSE, and other boards—will remain fully closed. However, the administration clarified that the holiday applies only to students; all teachers, *Shiksha Mitras* (para-teachers), instructors, and other staff members of council-run schools must report to school and carry out their routine departmental duties.

All schools (Classes 1–8) to remain closed in Jaunpur; DM issues order
Following the order of the District Magistrate (DM) of Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, the District Basic Education Officer (BSA) has declared a holiday on September 26 for all schools in the district catering to Classes 1 through 8. This order issued by the administration will be strictly enforced across all government, non-government, and private schools affiliated with any board operating in the district. The administration has clarified that the safety of children amidst adverse weather conditions is the top priority; therefore, all school authorities must mandatorily comply with this directive.

Bareilly: Alert issued amidst heavy rain warning; schools up to Class 8 to remain closed on September 26
The administration in Bareilly has gone into alert mode following the Meteorological Department's warning of heavy rainfall for September 26. Prioritizing the safety of children, the District Magistrate (DM) has issued a strict order to keep all schools—government, private, and those affiliated with any board—closed on September 26 for classes 1 through 8. School managements have been instructed to strictly adhere to this order, while the district administration has finalized preparations to handle any potential emergencies arising from the rain and waterlogging.

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