Schools in Uttarakhand, UP, Maharashtra and other states shut amid heavy rains
Heavy rain has forced authorities across several states to shut schools and Anganwadi centres as the India Meteorological Department issued fresh weather alerts. Students in multiple districts have been advised to stay indoors and follow local administration updates.
Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life across several parts of India on Thursday, prompting district administrations in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra to declare a holiday for schools and other educational institutions.
The closures come after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall warnings for many regions, with local authorities opting to suspend classes as a precautionary measure.
The holiday orders apply to government and private schools, while several districts have also closed Anganwadi centres, colleges and vocational institutions.
WHERE ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY?
The widest impact has been seen in Uttarakhand, where multiple districts have announced a one-day closure following heavy rain forecasts.
In Dehradun, all government, government-aided and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, along with Anganwadi centres, will remain closed after the IMD issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Similar orders have also been issued in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Tehri and Haridwar, where district administrations cited student safety as the primary reason for the closure.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Ghaziabad district administration has ordered all schools, from nursery to Class 12, to remain closed on July 9. The order applies to government, aided, private and recognised schools across all education boards.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TODAY: DISTRICT-WISE LIST
| State | Districts/Areas where schools are closed | Institutions covered |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Tehri, Haridwar | Government, aided and private schools; Anganwadi centres |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad | Nursery to Class 12 schools across all boards |
| Kerala | Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram | Schools, colleges, Anganwadi centres and educational institutions |
| Maharashtra | Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, Vasai Taluka (Palghar district) | Anganwadis, schools, colleges, ITIs and vocational institutes |
KERALA AND MAHARASHTRA JOIN THE LIST
In Kerala, district authorities have declared a holiday for schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram after heavy rainfall warnings and concerns over landslides.
Officials have said neighbouring districts remain under review and fresh decisions will depend on changing weather conditions.
Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, the Palghar District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions across Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation and the entire Vasai Taluka.
The order covers Anganwadis, schools, colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and vocational training centres. Authorities are continuing to monitor the rainfall situation across the state after several districts, including Mumbai, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Lonavala, witnessed weather-related disruptions earlier this week.
CHECK YOUR DISTRICT BEFORE LEAVING
Officials have advised parents and students to keep checking for updates from their respective district administrations, as school closure decisions are being reviewed based on local weather conditions.
With the IMD forecasting continued rainfall in several regions, more districts could announce holidays if conditions worsen.
Heavy rainfall continued to disrupt normal life across several parts of India on Thursday, prompting district administrations in Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Kerala and Maharashtra to declare a holiday for schools and other educational institutions.
The closures come after the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall warnings for many regions, with local authorities opting to suspend classes as a precautionary measure.
The holiday orders apply to government and private schools, while several districts have also closed Anganwadi centres, colleges and vocational institutions.
WHERE ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED TODAY?
The widest impact has been seen in Uttarakhand, where multiple districts have announced a one-day closure following heavy rain forecasts.
In Dehradun, all government, government-aided and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, along with Anganwadi centres, will remain closed after the IMD issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall.
Similar orders have also been issued in Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Tehri and Haridwar, where district administrations cited student safety as the primary reason for the closure.
In Uttar Pradesh, the Ghaziabad district administration has ordered all schools, from nursery to Class 12, to remain closed on July 9. The order applies to government, aided, private and recognised schools across all education boards.
SCHOOL HOLIDAY TODAY: DISTRICT-WISE LIST
| State | Districts/Areas where schools are closed | Institutions covered |
|---|---|---|
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Almora, Tehri, Haridwar | Government, aided and private schools; Anganwadi centres |
| Uttar Pradesh | Ghaziabad | Nursery to Class 12 schools across all boards |
| Kerala | Wayanad, Kozhikode, Malappuram | Schools, colleges, Anganwadi centres and educational institutions |
| Maharashtra | Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation, Vasai Taluka (Palghar district) | Anganwadis, schools, colleges, ITIs and vocational institutes |
KERALA AND MAHARASHTRA JOIN THE LIST
In Kerala, district authorities have declared a holiday for schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres in Wayanad, Kozhikode and Malappuram after heavy rainfall warnings and concerns over landslides.
Officials have said neighbouring districts remain under review and fresh decisions will depend on changing weather conditions.
Meanwhile, in Maharashtra, the Palghar District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions across Vasai-Virar Municipal Corporation and the entire Vasai Taluka.
The order covers Anganwadis, schools, colleges, Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and vocational training centres. Authorities are continuing to monitor the rainfall situation across the state after several districts, including Mumbai, Pune, Navi Mumbai, Thane and Lonavala, witnessed weather-related disruptions earlier this week.
CHECK YOUR DISTRICT BEFORE LEAVING
Officials have advised parents and students to keep checking for updates from their respective district administrations, as school closure decisions are being reviewed based on local weather conditions.
With the IMD forecasting continued rainfall in several regions, more districts could announce holidays if conditions worsen.
