Schools in Bhopal and Guna will remain closed on Wednesday as heavy rain continued to lash several parts of Madhya Pradesh for the third consecutive day, triggering waterlogging in low-lying areas and prompting district administrations to prioritise the safety of students, officials said.

Schools in Bhopal had also remained closed on Monday and Tuesday due to the prevailing weather conditions.  The administration decided to extend the closure for another day as rainfall continued in several parts of the state and the weather department forecast more rain.