Schools Closed on September 3: Severe rainfall and flood-like conditions have disrupted normal life in several parts of the country, prompting state governments and district authorities to order school closures and postpone examinations. To ensure the safety of students, multiple states have issued official notices extending holidays or rescheduling exams.
Here is a list of states, areas where schools are to remain shut tomorrow, on September 3:
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) school closure
All schools in Ghaziabad district will remain shut on September 3, 2025, following orders from the District Magistrate due to persistent heavy rainfall. The closure applies to Nursery to Class 12 across council schools, government and aided institutions, CBSE and ICSE-affiliated schools, as well as Madarsa Board institutions. The notice directed strict compliance with the order.
Gautam Buddh Nagar (Uttar Pradesh) schools shut
The District Magistrate of Gautam Buddh Nagar has declared a holiday for all schools on September 3, 2025, citing student safety amid heavy rainfall. The order covers Nursery to Class 12 in all schools across the district, including council schools, government institutions, aided schools, CBSE and ICSE-affiliated institutions, as well as Madarsa Board schools. Authorities have directed strict compliance with the instructions.
Punjab schools shut for three days
In view of widespread flooding and landslides, the Punjab government has extended the closure of schools across the state until September 3. Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann instructed that all government, private, and aided schools remain closed in this period to ensure student safety.
Jammu & Kashmir schools shut
The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has postponed the Class 10 and 11 exams scheduled for September 3, 2025. The Board announced that new dates will be notified later. While the notification did not cite a specific reason, ongoing adverse weather conditions in the region are seen as the likely cause.
“All the exams of Class 10th and 11th scheduled for tomorrow, i.e., on September 3, 2025, stand postponed. Fresh dates will be notified separately,” JKBOSE announced on its official handle on X.
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Gurugram
Not only Jammu and Kashmir, but all schools across Ghaziabad will remain closed on September 3, 2025, following a directive from the District Magistrate in response to ongoing heavy rainfall. Parents and students are advised to monitor weather updates closely and adhere to any additional instructions issued by local authorities, as mentioned in the notification.
Kerala
Schools across Kerala are currently closed for the 10-day Onam break, with regular classes set to resume on September 8.
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