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Headline: School Closures Across India Disrupted by Cyclones, Elections, Strikes, and Winter Weather

New Delhi, India – December 8, 2024 – School schedules across India are facing widespread disruption due to a confluence of factors including adverse weather, local elections, teacher strikes, and the onset of winter. Parents and students are advised to stay informed about the latest updates from their local authorities and schools.

Southern India continues to grapple with the impact of Cyclone Ditwah. Tamil Nadu is particularly affected, with several districts experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. While there is no official confirmation of school closures in Chennai for December 8th, many districts have proactively shut down schools as a precautionary measure. Exams have been postponed and transport routes have been affected in areas including Chennai, Kanchipuram, Cuddalore, and Tiruvallur. Parents in these regions are urged to monitor SMS and WhatsApp alerts from district administrations and schools.

Kerala is observing school closures related to upcoming local body elections. All higher secondary schools in the Alappuzha district are closed on December 8th in preparation. Further closures are scheduled for December 9th and 11th in various districts to facilitate the election process.

Heavy rainfall has prompted Yellow and Orange alerts in South Interior Karnataka and Coastal Andhra Pradesh, resulting in localized school closures determined by district administrations.

In Maharashtra, ongoing teacher strikes are causing significant disruption to regular classes. Many schools are resorting to online classes, half-day schedules, or temporary closures. Parents are advised to confirm holiday information directly with their children’s schools.

Northern India is bracing for an extended cold wave. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasts an increase in cold-wave days across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan. Delhi may see government schools closed from January 1-15, 2025, with the possibility of additional holidays in late December. Uttar Pradesh schools are scheduled for winter break from December 20-31, 2025, according to the official calendar. Winter-zone schools in Jammu & Kashmir have already begun their extended winter holidays.

Looking ahead, December 25th will be a confirmed holiday across all states for Christmas. Christmas Eve (December 24th) may also be a holiday in many Christian-majority areas, with some private schools observing a two-day closure (December 24-25). PM SHRI network schools will have a 10-day winter break from December 23, 2025, to January 1, 2026.

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