August 6 Holiday In Hyderabad: Will Schools, Colleges Be Closed In Telangana Districts Over IMD's Rain Alerts?

Updated: Tuesday, August 5, 2025, 13:39 [IST]

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy monsoon rains in Telangana, including Hyderabad, over the next three days (August 5-7), raising concerns over possible disruptions, including school closures.

IMD Issues Yellow Alert, Warns of Thunderstorms

The IMD has attributed the downpour to a surface circulation over the southwest Bay of Bengal, which is expected to bring widespread rainfall across the state. A Yellow Alert has been issued for 13 districts, including:

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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy monsoon rains in Telangana, including Hyderabad, from August 5-7, issuing a Yellow Alert for 13 districts and warning of thunderstorms with gusty winds. School closures might be possible, with decisions on holidays potentially made by district administrations based on rainfall intensity.

Hyderabad

Ranga Reddy

Medchal-Malkajgiri

Sangareddy

Vikarabad

Mahabubnagar

Nalgonda

Warangal

Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 km/h) are also predicted, particularly in Jayashankar Bhupalpally, Mulugu, Bhadradri Kothagudem, Khammam, Siddipet, and Yadadri Bhongir.

Will Schools in Hyderabad and Telangana Declare a Holiday?

As of Tuesday afternoon, no official holiday has been announced for schools across Telangana. However, district administrations in affected areas may decide on localized closures based on overnight rainfall intensity and ground conditions.

Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, and other high-alert districts are under watch, and a decision could be made late tonight or early Wednesday.

Parents and students are advised to keep an eye on updates from their district collectors, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation and the Telangana government.

Precautionary Measures Advised

The IMD has urged residents to:
✔ Avoid venturing out during heavy rains.
✔ Stay away from waterlogged and low-lying areas.
✔ Watch out for lightning strikes in open fields.

On Monday, a sudden, intense downpour left commuters stranded and submerged low-lying areas across Hyderabad. The heavy rain caused significant waterlogging on major roads, crippling the evening commute.

In Secunderabad, thoroughfares like Paradise, Marredpally, and Tarnaka were inundated, forcing pedestrians and two-wheeler riders to seek shelter. The deluge also impacted other areas, with intense showers reported in Rasulpura, Kapra, RP Road, SP Road, Patny crossroads, and Habsiguda, among others. Local authorities and traffic police have been deployed to manage the chaos and clear the waterlogged streets.