Uttarakhand School Closed on Sept 7: Almora district administration has declared a one-day holiday on Monday, September 7, 2026, for all government, non-government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12 and all Anganwadi centres. The decision was taken following a weather warning issued by the India Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places across Uttarakhand. The administration cited potential risks such as landslides, flash floods, falling boulders, waterlogging and road closures.
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Almora Schools To Remain Closed On September 7
According to the order issued by Almora District Magistrate and Chairman of the District Disaster Management Authority Anshul Singh, all schools conducting Classes 1 to 12 will remain closed on September 7.
The closure applies to government, non-government and private educational institutions across Almora district. All Anganwadi centres will also remain closed for the day. The Chief Education Officer and District Programme Officer, Almora, have been directed to ensure that the order is implemented across all educational institutions and Anganwadi centres.
Heavy Rain, Lightning And Landslide Warning
The India Meteorological Centre, Dehradun, issued a forecast on September 6 warning of thunderstorms, lightning and heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places on September 7.
The district administration has warned that intense rainfall could trigger several weather-related hazards, including landslides, flash floods, boulder falls, waterlogging and road blockages. Given these risks, authorities have decided to suspend physical classes to protect students from potential weather-related incidents.
Holiday Declared Under Disaster Management Act
The one-day closure has been ordered under the powers and functions provided under Section 30(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The administration said it took the decision primarily in view of student safety amid the adverse weather forecast. All concerned officials have been instructed to ensure strict compliance with the order.
Authorities Warn Against Violation Of Order
The Chief Education Officer, Almora, and District Programme Officer have been directed to communicate and implement the closure order in all concerned schools and Anganwadi centres. The administration has also stated that action will be taken against concerned authorities in case of any deviation from the order. The District Information Officer, Almora, has been asked to ensure wider dissemination of the holiday announcement through daily newspapers.