While several southern states, including Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu, have declared school holidays due to the impact of Cyclone Montha and continuous rainfall, Telangana has not announced any statewide school closure as of now.
Despite rainfall in several regions and warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the Telangana Education Department has clarified that schools will continue functioning as usual, except in areas where local district authorities may declare a holiday based on weather conditions.
Rain Situation in Telangana
Over the past few days, scattered rainfall has been reported across districts such as Khammam, Nalgonda, Mahabubabad, and Warangal, with moderate showers in parts of the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) area.
The IMD has issued yellow and orange alerts for a few districts, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms.
However, officials said the rainfall intensity is not severe enough to disrupt educational activities across the state.
District Level Updates
- Hyderabad: Schools and colleges in Hyderabad are functioning normally. The GHMC has not issued any closure notice, though civic teams remain on alert to tackle waterlogging and traffic congestion.
- Warangal, Hanumakonda and Mahabubabad: These districts experienced heavy rainfall earlier this monsoon and holidays were declared locally during that period in August 2025 for safety reasons. However, at present, no fresh holiday orders have been issued.
- Nalgonda and Khammam: Light to moderate rain was recorded, but educational institutions are operating without interruption.
- Northern and Western Telangana: Areas such as Adilabad, Nizamabad, and Karimnagar have reported only mild rainfall, with normal school schedules continuing.
Government and IMD Advisory
The Telangana government has instructed all district collectors and education officers to monitor local weather conditions closely.
If rainfall intensifies or causes flooding in low lying areas, district administrations have the authority to declare immediate school holidays to ensure student safety.
Disaster management officials have urged residents to stay alert and avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rain, especially in low lying or flood prone areas.
Public Reaction
Many parents across Telangana have been seeking clarity following the school closures in neighbouring states like Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. Education authorities have reassured that safety remains the top priority and localized holidays will be declared only if conditions worsen.
Students and parents are advised to follow official updates from the local district collector’s office, the School Education Department, or local news channels for any change in schedules.
Conclusion
As of now, Telangana has not declared a statewide school holiday despite intermittent rainfall and weather alerts.
The situation remains under observation and authorities may issue revised instructions if the intensity of Cyclone Montha’s outer bands increases over the coming days.
For now, schools and colleges across Telangana remain open, with precautionary measures in place to ensure student safety and smooth operations.
