All schools in Varanasi, from pre-primary to Class 12 and across all boards, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent
announced on Monday.
“In view of the rain and flood situation in Varanasi district, in compliance with the instructions given by the District Magistrate, Varanasi, all the schools of all boards (Basic Education Council, Secondary Education Council, CBSE Board, ICSE Board and Sanskrit Board) running from pre-primary to class 12 in Varanasi district will remain closed on August 5 and 6. Therefore, the Headmasters / Principals of all the schools are directed to ensure strict compliance with the said order,” the Superintendent said in an official statement, reported PTI.
It has been raining intermittently since Sunday in several districts of Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow, Prayagraj, Sitapur, Jalaun, Aligarh, Kanpur, and Lakhimpur Kheri. The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rain alert for these districts for the coming days. In Prayagraj, the Ganga water has reached people’s homes. Due to drainage issues in certain areas, water has accumulated up to several feet. Consequently, the district administration has decided to close all schools in Prayagraj from August 5 to 7.
The holiday order will apply to all schools from pre-primary to 12th grade. The district administrations of Jalaun and Lakhimpur Kheri have also announced holidays for schools from pre-primary to 8th grade on 5th and 6th August. This order to close schools includes government, aided, recognized, and private institutions. Due to heavy rains in Aligarh, Sitapur, and Kanpur, it has been decided to close schools on 5 August 2025 (Tuesday).
All schools from class 1 to 8 in Sitapur and from nursery to 12th in Aligarh and Kanpur are closed today. Given the heavy rains and flooding situation, it has been decided to close all schools up to 12th grade in Varanasi on 5th and 6th August. Schools will also remain closed in Siddharthnagar, Lucknow, Ayodhya, Amethi, Rae Bareli, Mirzapur, Sambhal, Barabanki, Bhadohi, Bareilly, Moradabad, Ambedkar Nagar, Ghazipur, Banda, Chitrakoot, Etah, Rampur, Badaun, Bahraich, and Amroha.
Meanwhile, assessing the flood crisis, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath directed all ministers in charge to visit their assigned districts, inspect relief camps, and engage directly with affected families. He instructed senior officials, including DMs, SPs, and CMOs, to stay on the ground and ensure 24×7 monitoring, according to a release on Saturday.
The Chief Minister deployed an 11-member ministerial team to oversee relief operations across 12 affected districts, warning against any negligence and stressing the need for sensitivity, speed, and transparency.
He emphasised that the supply of relief materials and food packets must be timely and of high quality, with no compromise on standards. Urging urgency, he ordered continuous surveillance of embankments, swift drainage from waterlogged areas, and comprehensive arrangements for food, medicine, sanitation, and the needs of women and children in relief camps.
The Chief Minister reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to ensuring the safety, food, shelter, and healthcare of every citizen affected by the floods.
According to the IMD, isolated heavy rainfall is likely over Uttar Pradesh from August 3 to 6. The CM also called for immediate action against rumours or misinformation to maintain public confidence and ensure a robust communication system during the crisis.
