Due to continuous heavy rain in Gorakhpur, the district administration has declared a holiday for all schools from class 1 to 12 on September 26 for the safety of children. Orders were issued by the district education inspector Ajit Kumar Singh under the directive of the district magistrate. Under these orders, teaching activities will not take place in all schools, including government, government-aided, private, CBSE, ICSE, recognized, and aided schools. The administration has instructed all principals and head teachers to strictly follow the orders. Those found violating the orders will be held responsible as the management or principal of the institution. The meteorological department has issued a warning of heavy rain in eastern Uttar Pradesh on September 25 and 26. There is also a possibility of lightning, thunder, and strong winds in several areas. Due to continuous rainfall, people in several areas of Gorakhpur are facing difficulties.