- Jhalawar schools closed for classes 1-12 to remain closed on September 7.
- Decision due to a heavy rainfall warning for student safety.
- Teachers and staff must attend; farmers worry about soybean crops.
Rajasthan School Holiday On Sept 7: Jhalawar district administration has announced a one-day holiday for students of Classes 1 to 12 on Monday, September 7, 2026, following a heavy rainfall warning issued by the Jaipur Meteorological Department. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of school students amid the possibility of torrential rain over the next 24 hours. The closure will apply to all government and private schools across the district.
Jhalawar Schools To Remain Closed On September 7
As per the order issued on the directions of Jhalawar District Collector Ajay Singh Rathore, all government and non-government schools for Classes 1 to 12 will remain closed on Monday.
Chief District Education Officer Ram Singh Meena issued the order, stating that the possibility of heavy rainfall in the district prompted the administration to prioritise the safety of students.
Teachers And Non-Teaching Staff Must Attend Schools
While students will get a holiday, the order does not provide leave to teaching and non-teaching staff.
Teachers and administrative personnel will be required to report to their respective schools at the scheduled time and perform their official duties. School authorities have been instructed to ensure compliance with the order. The administration has also appealed to parents and residents to prevent children from going near waterlogged areas, rivers and streams during the rainfall and to keep track of weather updates.
Continuous Rain Raises Concerns For Farmers
Jhalawar has witnessed continuous rainfall for the past three days, with heavy showers accompanied by thunderstorms reported across several areas on Sunday.
The rain has increased moisture in agricultural fields, while waterlogging has been reported in some locations. Farmers are particularly concerned about soybean crops, which are currently at the pod-filling and seed-development stage.
Soybean Crop At Risk Due To Waterlogging
Continuous rainfall and excess moisture have caused soybean plants in waterlogged fields to start turning yellow. If the rain continues and water does not drain from the fields, crops could suffer further damage.
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Farmers fear prolonged waterlogging could affect plant growth, seed development, crop quality and overall yield. More than 2.5 lakh hectares of land in the district have reportedly been planted with soybean this year, increasing concerns about the potential impact of prolonged rainfall.
87 mm Rainfall Recorded Across District
Rainfall was recorded at several locations in Jhalawar district until 4 pm on Sunday. Gangdhar recorded the highest rainfall at 22 mm, followed by Jhalrapatan at 18 mm and Khanpur at 16 mm.
| Location | Rainfall |
|---|---|
| Gangdhar | 22 mm |
| Jhalrapatan | 18 mm |
| Khanpur | 16 mm |
| Jhalawar | 11 mm |
| Dag | 7 mm |
| Pachpahar | 4 mm |
| Sunel | 3 mm |
| Raipur | 2 mm |
| Bakani | 2 mm |
| Manoharthana | 1 mm |
| Pidawa | 1 mm |
| Total | 87 mm |
More Rain Could Increase Crop Damage
With more rainfall expected, farmers are hoping for a break in the wet spell so that excess water can drain from agricultural fields. If the rain continues, prolonged waterlogging could increase the risk of crop damage, particularly for soybean and maize.