Heavy Rain Alert: Is Your School Closed Today? Check District-Wise List for UP and Odisha (Sep 26)

Parents across Uttar Pradesh and Odisha woke to rain-day notices today, Saturday, September 26. Multiple UP districts and at least four Odisha districts shut schools after overnight alerts. As of 9:50 am IST, Andhra Pradesh had no fresh statewide closure order, though monitoring continues. Details below include affected classes, verification tips and the India Meteorological Department forecast.

Orders vary by district and class. Several UP districts closed up to Class 8, while others extended to Class 12. Some administrations asked teachers to report, even as students stayed home. Most orders are for today only; with Sunday tomorrow, normal classes are expected Monday, September 28, unless waterlogging persists. Check your school circular.

District-wise school closure list for Sep 26

Updated 9:50 am IST—UP: Lucknow, Kanpur Dehat, Varanasi, Bijnor, Gonda, Ambedkar Nagar, Pilibhit, Barabanki, Hardoi, Fatehpur, Mainpuri and Prayagraj issued closures, covering Classes 1–8 or up to 12 depending on district. Odisha: Cuttack, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur and Nuapada shut schools; Bhadrak closed 399 schools across seven blocks. Follow district instructions for board affiliations covered.

Schools closed today: classes covered and college status

Coverage differs locally. In UP, Prayagraj closed pre-primary to Class 8; Lucknow, Bijnor and others extended to Class 12. Gonda also closed colleges today. Odisha orders apply to government, aided and private schools; Bhadrak specifies block-wise closures. Andhra Pradesh saw targeted closures earlier this week; no fresh blanket order was issued this morning. Recheck afternoon updates.

How to verify your local order and avoid fake lists

Do not trust forwarded holiday graphics. Confirm on your district administration page or collector’s official handle, then check your school’s notice or SMS. Cross-check the India Meteorological Department’s district-wise warnings and UP’s Relief Commissioner nowcast dashboard before commuting. Save screenshots of orders for attendance queries.

IMD alert for Sep 26–27 and safety checklist

IMD flags heavy to extremely heavy rain over East Uttar Pradesh today, with continued activity on Sunday. Odisha remains under heavy to very heavy rain risk as the system tracks northwest. Coastal Andhra Pradesh retains thunderstorm, squall and strong wind alerts. Avoid flooded routes; carry IDs in waterproof sleeves; expect rescheduling of today’s exams via school notices.

Key takeaway for students and parents: today’s closures are local, time-bound and order-driven. Recheck at 1 pm and 6 pm for extensions, exam postponements and Monday readiness. Keep study materials handy for online tasks, and prioritise safe travel choices while following official advisories for your district. Stay alert, not anxious.