- By Anshika Verma
- Wed, 17 Sep 2025 10:20 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Manipur School Holidays: All the schools, college and educational institutes will be closed today on September 17, 2025 due to heavy rainfall and flash floods in the Imphal valley and other parts of the state. This step has been taken by the government of Manipur to protect the safety and well-being of students and teachers. Widespread damage to the infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been reported due to heavy and continuous rains over the last few days.
According to the official reports released by the Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority (NSDMA) , continuous heavy rain has led to several landslides in different districts, causing extreme damage to roads, houses, and farmland. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has also predicted more rainfall for the upcoming two days. September 8 to 14, heavy rainfall triggered multiple landslides and floods in the state, the government confirmed.
As per the notifications, in view of the weather condition in Manipur causing floods and landslides, all colleges and universities including all government, private and government-aided schools would remain closed today. Students and parents are advised to keep in touch with the school authorities regarding the reopening of schools and continuing classes for students.
State officials confirmed that two rivers broke their embankments in different parts of Manipur’s Imphal Valley on the night of September 14, 2025, flooding huge stretches of farmland. A relief camp organised at Wangjing Kodompokpi Sports Complex was badly waterlogged.
The Iril river overflowed at Kshetrigao, submerging farmlands, damaging homes, and roads in Imphal East district. Meanwhile, the Wangjing river was flowing above the danger mark, the government took the decision of the closure of schools and educational institutes to ensure the safety of the students.
In addition, the Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Medical Sciences (JNIMS) Imphal has also published an urgent circular because of rising water levels inside and around the hospital campus.