Heavy Rain Alert: All Schools in Ranchi Closed on September 26

Ranchi: In view of the heavy rain alert, the Ranchi district administration has ordered that all schools in the district remain closed on September 26, 2026. District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner Manjunath Bhajantri has issued this order under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. Under this order, classes from KG to Class 12 will remain suspended in all categories of government, government-aided (including minority), and private schools operating in the district. The decision was taken following the weather department's alert. The India Meteorological Department, Meteorological Centre, Jharkhand, Ranchi, in a special bulletin issued on September 25, has placed Ranchi district in the yellow zone for the possibility of heavy rain. Keeping the weather department's alert in view, the district administration has decided to keep all schools closed for one day in the interest of students' safety. Also read... Which district in Jharkhand has what Muslim population? See figures for all 24 districts Government school teachers will come to school While classes for students will remain suspended in schools, all teachers and non-teaching staff of government schools will have to remain present at their duty during this period. They must mandatorily mark their attendance on e-Vidyavahini. They have also been directed to ensure the completion of non-academic work. If a mandatory examination is scheduled, the headmaster will decide The administration's order states that if any mandatory examination is scheduled in any school on September 26, the school head will decide on its conduct at their own level. Necessary steps must be taken keeping in mind the examination situation and the safety of students. Also read... Relief for NHAI from High Court, CAT order in Deputy GM reinstatement case quashed Action will be taken for not following the order The district administration has made clear that compliance with the school closure order is mandatory for all concerned schools and institutions. Schools or institutions that fail to follow the order will be liable under the relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005. The district administration said this decision has been taken keeping the health and safety of students in mind. The post Heavy rain alert, all schools in Ranchi closed on September 26 appeared first on Prabhat Khabar.