School Holidays in August 2025 LIVE: School Remain Closed in Maharashtra, Kerala, Karnataka, J&K and Other States Due to Rain

Mumbai has experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall, with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) reporting over 200 mm of rain within an 11-hour period on Tuesday, specifically between 4 am and 3 pm. This intense downpour has led to significant waterlogging across the city, disrupting daily life and local transportation. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and residents are advised to exercise caution and stay informed about further weather advisories. The ongoing heavy rains underscore the challenges faced during the monsoon season in Mumbai.

The administrations of seven districts in Karnataka declared a holiday for schools and colleges on Tuesday in various taluks following heavy and incessant rain, officials said. This precautionary measure for schools and colleges was implemented in Dharwad, Chikkamagaluru, Belagavi, Karwar, Hassan, Bidar, and Madikeri districts, as reported by IANS.

All educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district will remain closed today, Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This decision was announced by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in response to continuous heavy rainfall, widespread landslides, and significant road blockages across the region. The closure is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amidst the challenging weather conditions.

All educational institutions in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district will remain closed today, Tuesday, August 19, 2025. This decision was announced by the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) in response to continuous heavy rainfall, widespread landslides, and significant road blockages across the region. The closure is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amidst the challenging weather conditions.

Due to a continuing heavy rainfall alert and potential safety risks to students, the local administration in Karnataka's Kodagu district has ordered the closure of all government, private, and aided schools and institutions on Tuesday. Authorities in these areas have implemented precautionary measures to safeguard students from severe weather and other dangers. 

Check: Karnataka School Holidays in August 2025

The IMD has issued a warning for Wednesday (August 20) of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across several states. These states include Gujarat, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Meghalaya, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, West Bengal, Sikkim, Telangana, Uttarakhand, and Puducherry.

As of today, August 19, 2025, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has not yet issued any official announcement regarding school closures for tomorrow, August 20, 2025. Decisions on school holidays due to weather conditions are often made with short notice, based on the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) latest alerts and local ground conditions. Parents and students in Mumbai are advised to closely monitor official announcements from the BMC, the education department, and their respective schools for the most up-to-date information. Further updates will be provided as soon as they are released by the authorities.

Due to a red alert for extremely heavy rain in the Mumbai area today, State Minister Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha visited the emergency control room at the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) headquarters. He checked on the rain situation in Mumbai. The Municipal Commissioner and Police Commissioner were also with him during the visit.

🌧️भारतीय हवामान विभागाने बृहन्मुंबई क्षेत्रासाठी आज (दिनांक १९ ऑगस्ट २०२५) दिलेला अतिमुसळधार पावसाचा इशारा (Red Alert) आणि सातत्याने कोसळत असलेल्या जोरदार पावसाच्या पार्श्वभूमीवर, राज्याचे कौशल्य, रोजगार, उद्योजकता व नाविन्यता मंत्री तथा मुंबई उपनगरे जिल्हा सहपालकमंत्री श्री.… pic.twitter.com/TfRRHXkEcp

— माझी Mumbai, आपली BMC (@mybmc) August 19, 2025

Local train services at Mumbai's Ghatkopar railway station are currently experiencing significant delays, running approximately one hour behind schedule. This disruption is a direct result of extensive waterlogging on the railway tracks, caused by the ongoing heavy rainfall in the region. Commuters are advised to account for these delays when planning their journeys.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Pune district, warning of heavy rainfall in the ghat regions of Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, Raigad, and Pune over the next three hours, along with winds blowing at 40–50 kmph and gusts reaching up to 60 kmph.

Due to persistent heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, Jammu and Kashmir remains on high alert. The districts most significantly affected, with ongoing closures and safety advisories, include Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and various areas within the Kashmir division.