July 3 School Holiday or not?

As the monsoon season advances, most states in India are witnessing heavy rainfall, and issues regarding school and college safety have become a concern. With July 3 at hand, parents and students are curious whether schools and colleges will be shut down because of rain alerts or otherwise.

Current Status of School Holidays
States with Possible School Closures:

• Odisha: Schools in certain districts may be closed because of rain alerts till July 7. 
• Madhya Pradesh: Certain schools could be closed because of heavy rain forecasts.
• Jharkhand: District-level schools may be closed because of heavy rain forecasts.
• West Bengal: Schools in certain areas may be closed because of heavy rain alerts.
• Maharashtra: Flood-affected areas, especially Pune and Mumbai, might see school closures.
• Telangana: Rain-hit district schools may be shut down as a precautionary measure.
• Andhra Pradesh: Schools in certain districts may be shut due to heavy rain predictions.
• Karnataka: School closures in certain districts are likely, particularly in rain-affected areas such as coastal districts, Shivamogga, and Kodagu. The majority of schools, however, will remain operational.

Upcoming Holidays in Karnataka
July 2025 Holidays:

• July 6 or 7: Muharram (provisional date subject to moon sight)
• July 12: Second Saturday (school and college holiday)
• July 20: Third Sunday (school and college holiday)
• July 26: Fourth Saturday (school and college holiday)

Remaining Informed
To remain informed about school closures and holidays, parents can:

• Check Official Websites: Official websites of state governments and school authorities for the latest updates.
• Watch Local News: Follow local news and weather forecasts for the latest updates.
• Monitor District Alerts: Heed alerts issued by district authorities, particularly where yellow or orange warnings are in place

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