Torrential rainfall continues to lash large parts of Northern India, causing rivers to swell and prompting the weather department to issue warnings for continued heavy downpours in the coming days. In light of these severe weather conditions, local administrations have ordered the closure of schools in several districts to ensure the safety of students. In Uttar Pradesh, districts including Bulandshahr, Hapur, Meerut, and Ghaziabad have issued official directives to keep schools closed on Friday, July 10. Similarly, in the hill state of Uttarakhand, schools in Pauri Garhwal will remain shut on Friday. Given the evolving weather patterns, more districts could potentially announce closures, and parents have been advised to maintain regular communication with their respective school administrations for updates.
The meteorological department has placed several regions under a heavy rain red alert. District authorities have urged residents to avoid stepping out unless absolutely necessary. Citizens are specifically warned against taking shelter under trees during heavy rain, as there is a significant risk of lightning strikes during such volatile weather.
School Closures in Ghaziabad
Persistent rains have battered the Delhi-NCR region since Wednesday night. Consequently, the District Magistrate ordered all schools to remain closed on Thursday. Although the intensity of the rainfall decreased by Thursday afternoon, the situation on the ground remains difficult with waterlogging reported in multiple areas. Considering these challenges, schools in Ghaziabad will continue to remain closed on Friday. The District Magistrate has declared a holiday for all students from nursery through class 12 for July 10, 2026, citing the impact of excessive rainfall.
Status in Uttarakhand Districts
In Uttarakhand, the impact of the heavy downpours has been significant, disrupting daily life. Due to severe rain warnings, schools ranging from class one to 12 were already shut on Thursday across Dehradun, Pauri, Tehri, and Haridwar districts. Following this, an order has been issued to keep all schools in Pauri Garhwal closed on Friday as well.
Operations Resume in Mumbai
Meanwhile, the situation in Mumbai has shown signs of improvement. Heavy, continuous rainfall over the past few days had led to waterlogging in low-lying areas, resulting in traffic disruptions and tragic accidents that claimed lives. At the height of the weather crisis, the administration had mandated the closure of all educational institutions. With the rains subsiding and conditions returning to normalcy, schools and colleges in the city have now been reopened for students.
