Bihar School Holiday: Bihar is witnessing a flood situation as many rivers continue to flow above danger levels, affecting lakhs of people in multiple districts. With heavy rain forecast in parts of the state and floodwaters disrupting roads, transport and normal life, parents and students are checking whether schools in Bihar will remain closed due to the ongoing weather situation.
Currently, there is no announcement declaring a holiday for all schools in Bihar. However, considering the flood situation, district administrations may announce school closures or changes in timings in affected areas as a precautionary measure.
Bihar Flood Situation: 34 Lakh People Affected Across 13 Districts
The flood situation in Bihar has intensified. According to the latest reports, more than 34 lakh people have been affected in 13 districts. Around 480 gram panchayats were impacted by flooding. The Ganga has crossed the flood mark at Sultanganj in Bhagalpur, causing authorities to issue alerts for downstream areas.
The situation has also affected road and rail connectivity at many places. The districts among the worst affected include Patna, Bhagalpur, Vaishali, Saran, Begusarai, Khagaria and Munger, while earlier flood assessments also identified Bhojpur, Buxar, Samastipur, Katihar and Araria among affected districts.
IMD Bihar Rain Alert: Heavy Rain Expected
The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Met Centre Patna, has forecast heavy rain in Bihar from September 8 to September 10. Thunderstorms, lightning and squally weather are also expected during the period. The IMD's district-wise warning system is monitoring individual districts for weather-related risks, meaning the impact can vary significantly from one district to another.
The forecast is particularly significant because several parts of Bihar are already dealing with high river levels and floodwater. Continued rainfall could further increase water levels and create difficulties for students travelling to schools in vulnerable areas.
Which Bihar Districts Are Most Affected by Floods?
The following districts are among those facing significant flood-related disruption:
|
District |
Current Situation |
|
Patna |
Ganga and other rivers remain a major concern; several areas affected |
|
Bhagalpur |
Ganga crossed flood mark at Sultanganj; downstream areas on alert |
|
Vaishali |
Flood-affected areas and relief operations underway |
|
Begusarai |
Vulnerable to rising Ganga water levels |
|
Munger |
Ganga remains above danger level at monitoring points |
|
Saran |
Flood-affected areas reported |
|
Khagaria |
Kosi and other rivers have remained above danger levels |
|
Bhojpur |
Identified among flood-affected districts |
|
Buxar |
Ganga has remained above the danger level |
|
Samastipur |
Included among districts affected by flooding |
|
Katihar |
Kosi has remained above the danger level |
|
Araria |
Included among the flood-affected districts |
Will Schools Be Closed in Bihar Due to Floods?
At present, Bihar has not announced a statewide school closure for September 9, 2026. Schools are generally expected to function unless a district administration, education department or individual school issues a closure order. However, district-level school holidays are possible in severely flood-affected areas. District Magistrates can make decisions based on waterlogging, road connectivity, river levels, safety concerns and the accessibility of schools.
NOTE: This article will be updated if the Bihar government or any district administration announces school closures because of the flood and weather situation.
