Archive · 2 Sep 2025
Heavy Rains and Flooding Prompt School Closures, Traffic Alerts
Heavy rain is causing problems in several places.
Some schools are closed to keep kids safe.
The weather forecasters say it will keep raining.
Some roads are closed because the water levels are too high.
In some areas, important tests have been delayed because of the weather.
Authorities are asking everyone to be careful and listen to updates.
IMD issued Orange alerts for Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Ghaziabad and Faridabad.
Schools in Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar will be closed September 3.
Punjab schools extended closure due to flooding until September 3
The Old Iron Bridge in Delhi is closed due to rising water levels.
Jammu and Kashmir postponed Class 10 and 11 exams.
- Who
- India Meteorological Department (IMD), Delhi Traffic Police, District Magistrates, School Boards
- What
- Heavy rainfall causing flooding, traffic disruptions, and school closures.
- When
- Ongoing, with alerts and closures effective September 3, 2025.
- Where
- Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir, and Kerala.
- Why
- Intense rainfall leading to dangerous conditions.
- Affected Areas
- Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Jammu & Kashmir
- School Closures
- Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar, Punjab (extended), J&K (exams postponed)
- Traffic Disruptions
- Old Iron Bridge closed in Delhi, diversions in place
- Alert Level
- Orange alert issued by IMD for Delhi, Gurugram, Noida and Ghaziabad and Faridabad
- Exam Postponements
- Class 10 and 11 exams in Jammu & Kashmir
Sources
Punjab Schools Closed Update: PSEB Extends Admission Deadline For Classes 8-12
'Standing Strong With My People': Shubman Gill Shares Message Of Support For Devastation Caused By Floods In Punjab
Ravi, Beas, Sutlej Swell Again: How Punjab Floods Have Revived Painful Memories Of 1988
Tragedy in Himachal Pradesh: Heavy Rain Leads To Road Collapse, 5 Killed
Why Punjab Is Facing Its Worst Floods Since 1988: The Damage, Causes & History Explained
Heavy rain, floods in North India: Highways & homes swept away, people suffer daily
Punjab floods: 29 killed in last month amid worst flooding in nearly four decades
School Closures on September 3 Due to Rain: Ghaziabad, Noida schools closed tomorrow; JKBoSE postpones Class 10, 11 exams
