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Uttarakhand's Pithoragarh Schools Shut for Tomorrow Due to Heavy Rainfall
✍️ India Today
🗓 25 Sep 2026, 06:37 PM
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All schools in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand will remain closed tomorrow as authorities warn of continued heavy rainfall and potential landslides.
All educational institutions in Pithoragarh district are scheduled to remain closed on Tuesday, following a directive from the district administration.
The decision comes amid reports of persistent heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours, with some areas recording up to 200 mm of precipitation. Meteorological officials have flagged the risk of landslides and flash floods along the district’s steep slopes.
The district collector’s office urged parents and students to stay indoors and advised that transportation routes remain unsafe. Officials also announced that schools will reopen once weather conditions improve and safety checks are completed.
Students and parents have expressed concern over the disruption, but most agree that safety is the priority. The education department will monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.
The decision comes amid reports of persistent heavy rainfall over the past 48 hours, with some areas recording up to 200 mm of precipitation. Meteorological officials have flagged the risk of landslides and flash floods along the district’s steep slopes.
The district collector’s office urged parents and students to stay indoors and advised that transportation routes remain unsafe. Officials also announced that schools will reopen once weather conditions improve and safety checks are completed.
Students and parents have expressed concern over the disruption, but most agree that safety is the priority. The education department will monitor the situation closely and provide updates as needed.