Nagpur School Holiday: All Schools and Colleges To Remain Closed on July 29 As IMD Issues Orange Alert
Nagpur declared a school and college holiday on July 29 after heavy rains exceeding 108 mm caused severe waterlogging. District Collector Kumar Ashirwad ordered the closure following IMD's Orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall. The holiday applies to all government and private anganwadis, primary and secondary schools, colleges, and coaching institutes.
The Nagpur district administration has declared a mandatory holiday for all educational institutions across the city and district on Wednesday, July 29, following an intense spell of heavy downpours. The precautionary closure was enacted to ensure student safety after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an orange alert for extremely heavy rainfall.
Weather Warning and Waterlogging Concerns
The decision comes in response to continuous heavy showers that lashed the region, causing severe waterlogging and traffic disruptions in multiple areas. According to the district control room, the city recorded over 108 mm of rainfall within a span of just a few hours. Nagpur: Child Playing Outside Shop Dies After Speeding Car Hits Him (Disturbing Video).
Holidays Declared for All Schools and Colleges in Nagpur on July 29
District Collector and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority, Kumar Ashirwad, noted that the administrative action was necessitated by incoming weather forecasts. The IMD cautioned that very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is likely to persist across the district through July 30, raising concerns over potential flooding and localised emergencies.
Nagpur Live Weather Forecast and Updates
Scope of the Closure
The suspension of academic activities applies universally to safeguard students, children, and staff members. The official order covers:
- All government and private anganwadis
- Primary and secondary schools
- Colleges and higher education institutions
- Coaching classes and training institutes
The directive extends across Nagpur city - including areas under the Nagpur Municipal Corporation limits - as well as rural zones such as Nagpur Rural, Hingna, and Kamptee. Local authorities have urged citizens to monitor official weather advisories and avoid non-essential travel until conditions improve.
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