NEW DELHI: India’s India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued weather alerts that indicate heavy rainfall is likely to continue in several parts of the country on July 23. As such rains cause more interruptions, many parents and students are asking about how schools will be operating, will they be open or will officials call for holidays? While a few regions have already confirmed closures, most states are expected to make decisions based on local weather conditions and official advisories.
Which states are under IMD’s heavy rainfall alert?
The IMD has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across several regions, including Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and parts of Northeast India, including Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. The weather department has warned of possible waterlogging, flash floods, landslides in hilly regions, and disruptions to road and rail traffic. Residents in vulnerable areas have been advised to remain cautious and avoid unnecessary travel during periods of intense rainfall.
Will schools remain open or closed on July 23?
As of the latest available information, there is no nationwide school holiday for July 23. School closure decisions are being taken by individual state governments, district administrations, and local education authorities depending on the weather situation. Jammu & Kashmir remains the only region where schools are already closed under a previously announced extension of holidays due to adverse weather conditions. In Maharashtra, including Mumbai, Thane, Palghar, and Pune, no general school holiday has been announced so far. Similarly, schools in Delhi-NCR, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and most districts of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to function normally unless local authorities issue fresh notifications.
What do the official advisories say?
Authorities have urged residents to closely follow updates issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and their respective state or district administrations. Parents are advised to check notifications from schools and education departments before sending children to class, particularly in districts experiencing heavy rainfall or flood-like conditions. Schools may also revise schedules or suspend classes if weather conditions pose a safety risk.
How can parents and students stay updated?
Considering that weather conditions might evolve quickly, authorities recommend checking out official government advisories, announcements from your district administrations, and updates from schools before making plans about possible holiday modifications. As of now, Â the India Meteorological Department (IMD) keeps monitoring the developing situation and issuing further alerts if necessary due to increased levels of rain.Â
