School Holiday Alert: Are Schools Open in Ahmedabad and Vadodara Today?

Published: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 15:54 [IST]

Heavy rain and overnight waterlogging disrupted schooling across Ahmedabad and Vadodara on Tuesday, September 15. After Monday closures, authorities reiterated safety-first guidance. They left Tuesday calls to institutions facing flooded routes. This brief compiles verified orders, midday advisories, helplines, and what parents should expect for Wednesday, September 16.

Ahmedabad’s District Education Office issued its written advisory around 1 pm on Monday, after most schools had already declared a holiday. The circular asked principals to judge local waterlogging, commute safety, and transport disruption before deciding. Many followed that route, using ERP messages to parents.

Ahmedabad And Vadodara School Holiday Update

What’s closed today: Ahmedabad, Vadodara orders

There is no blanket statewide Tuesday order; decisions are district- or school‑specific. Ahmedabad schools are operating per DEO guidance, with several opting curtailed schedules where routes remain flooded. Vadodara announced a school and college holiday on Monday; Tuesday operations are being confirmed institution‑wise through the day. Track your school’s ERP or WhatsApp alerts.

District	Status for Sep 15	Latest official trigger
Ahmedabad	School‑level decisions; some curtailed hours where waterlogging persists	DEO advisory issued around 1 pm on Sep 14
Vadodara	Institution‑wise confirmations through the day	Holiday declared for schools and colleges on Sep 14

IMD alerts and flood updates for Sep 15–16

The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain for Ahmedabad on Tuesday, with a flash‑flood risk flagged in parts of Gujarat until 11:30 am. Underpasses in Ahmedabad were shut on Monday amid intense downpours. IMD guidance trends toward lighter rain on Wednesday, improving commute confidence. Recheck district warnings tonight.

How to check district collector and DEO notices fast

For late‑evening calls on Wednesday, look first at the DEO Ahmedabad circulars page, then the Vadodara district website, and IMD’s district‑wise warnings dashboard. Schools typically mirror these on ERP, websites, and parent WhatsApp groups. Prefer official handles over social forwards to avoid outdated or misleading notices.

Commute and exam safety tips, plus helplines

Avoid flooded underpasses and diversion‑prone corridors; delays can cascade into exam slots. Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation’s 24x7 monsoon control WhatsApp is 9099063856. Vadodara Municipal Corporation helplines include 1800‑233‑0265 and control room numbers 0265‑2423101/2413635/2426101. Log complaints with precise locations and landmarks for quicker response. Check ERP by 8–10 pm for Wednesday timing updates.