Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Shimla School Closed After Landslide Near Historic School
A big chunk of land slid down near St Edward’s School in Shimla after heavy rain.
This happened around 2 AM.
Because of the landslide, the school, which is over 100 years old, had to close for two days to keep everyone safe.
The order came from the district officials.
The staff can work from home and online classes will continue.
The area is known for landslides during heavy rain.
Authorities are watching the situation and residents have been asked to be careful.
St. Edward’s School in Shimla closed for two days due to a major landslide.
The landslide occurred near the school in the Himland area following heavy rainfall.
The closure was ordered by the Shimla district administration for safety reasons.
Online classes will continue during the school closure, despite the closure.
The Himland slope is known to be vulnerable to landslides during monsoons.
- Who
- St. Edward’s School students, teachers, and residents nearby.
- What
- St. Edward’s School closed due to a major landslide.
- When
- The landslide occurred around 2 AM on an unspecified day, and the school is closed September 19-20.
- Where
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, near St. Edward's School.
- Why
- Safety concerns due to a large landslide near the school, caused by heavy rainfall.
- Incident
- Landslide
- School
- St. Edward’s School
- Location
- Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India
- Closure Dates
- September 19-20, 2025
- Affected Area
- Himland area
- Reason for Closure
- Safety concerns due to landslide