School Holiday Today (9 July) Highlights: Check City-Wise School Closure Updates Amid Heavy Rain & IMD Alert

Ghaziabad schools up to Class 12 remain closed on July 9 after the District Magistrate ordered a holiday due to continuous heavy rainfall. The IMD has also issued a heavy rain and thunderstorm alert across Uttar Pradesh.

In Kozhikode and Wayanad, the district administration has declared a holiday for all schools, madrasas, tuition centres, professional colleges and other educational institutions. Anganwadis will also remain closed on Thursday.

While there are still thunderstorms accompanying rain, there has not been any official confirmation from the school authorities related to the closing of schools. Candidates are advised to stay vigilant and contact their respective school authorities for any notice.

Even though all the schools, pre-university (PU) colleges, and Rural Child Care Centres (Anganwadis) in Karnataka remained closed on July 8, 2026, due to heavy rainfall, there is no official confirmation about tomorrow. Looking at the current situation, the schools are expected to remain closed. However, students are advised to contact their respective school authorities regarding the school closure. 

In areas of Hosanagar and Sagar taluks of Karnataka’s Shivamogga, schools and other educational institutions will not function until further notice. 

As of now, no official holiday has been announced for schools in Dehradun on July 9. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has advised people to remain cautious due to the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning.

According to the IMD, people should stay indoors, keep windows and doors closed during thunderstorms, avoid objects that conduct electricity, and take shelter in safe places or pucca houses until weather conditions improve. Students and parents are advised to follow official announcements from the district administration regarding any school closure.

In view of heavy rainfall and inclement weather, schools in Nashik district have been declared closed today, July 8, to ensure the safety of students. Schools might also remain closed on July 9 if the rain continues; however, there is no official information yet regarding a holiday for tomorrow.

Schools across Maharashtra face a statewide shutdown and protests called by various teachers' associations on July 9, 2026, demanding relief on TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) rules and exemptions from non-academic BLO duties. Additionally, localized school holidays due to ongoing heavy monsoon rainfall may be declared by local district administrations in Konkan & Goa and the Gujarat Region

In Maharashtra, the Palghar district administration has declared a holiday for all educational institutions on July 8 due to the continuing spell of heavy rain. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has not yet announced whether schools in Mumbai will remain closed.

Belagavi District Collector Mohammad Roshan has declared a holiday on July 8 for all Anganwadi centres, primary schools, and high schools in Nippani, Khanapur, Belagavi city, and nearby rural areas. The decision was taken as continuous rainfall has caused waterlogging in several vulnerable locations.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday dismissed viral social media messages claiming that schools would remain closed and private offices had been asked to allow employees to work from home on Wednesday, calling the reports "completely false."

Schools in Mumbai and Thane are likely to remain open on Wednesday, July 8, as authorities have not yet announced any closure despite the India Meteorological Department (IMD) placing Mumbai, Thane and Palghar under a red alert due to heavy rainfall.

There are no statewide holidays for the schools of Maharashtra on July 8. However, in the Palghar district, schools have been suspended due to excessive rainfall and forecasts of further rains. On the other hand, in other districts of the state, there will be no change in schedule unless notified otherwise.

Amid warnings of heavy rain and storms in Navsari, a holiday has been declared for all educational institutions in the district today, July 8.

According to the order issued by the Navsari District Collector, all government and private educational institutions of the district will be closed on July 8. Under this decision, all educational institutions from Anganwadi to college have been ordered to remain closed tomorrow. This precautionary step has been taken by the administration to ensure that students do not face any difficulty in reaching school due to heavy rain and that no untoward incident occurs.

All schools, colleges, and anganwadis in Surat district have been declared closed on July 8, 2026, due to a forecast of heavy to very heavy rainfall. The decision was announced by the District Education Officer (DEO) for the safety of students amid widespread rain and waterlogging

In view of the heavy rainfall forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the safety of students, the Palghar district administration has declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions on Wednesday, July 8, 2026. This order has been issued by Palghar District Collector Dr. Indu Rani Jakhar.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday rejected claims circulating on social media about a school holiday and a work-from-home directive for office-goers on Wednesday, calling them “false" reports. The civic body denied issuing any such directive.

While there are no official updates related to the closure of schools in Odisha on July 8, candidates are advised to contact their respective school administration for any recent updates. On July 7, the schools remained closed in  Cuttack, Kandhamal, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Bargardh districts due to heavy rainfall in the area. 

Following the torrential rains in many parts of the country, schools have been instructed to remain closed on July 7 and 8, 2026. However, students are advised to contact their school administration for clarity on the closing of schools. 

Heavy rain continues to affect Pune, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an Orange Alert for the district on Tuesday. Several schools in seven talukas remained closed on July 7 due to the weather. At present, no district wide holiday for all schools and colleges in Pune has been announced for July 8. Any decision to suspend classes will depend on local weather conditions and fresh instructions issued by the district administration.

The Southwest Monsoon has intensified across several parts of the country. Students and parents in various states are eagerly waiting to know whether schools will remain closed on Wednesday, July 8.

While holidays were declared in many districts on July 7 due to incessant rain and waterlogging, fresh announcements regarding July 8 are awaited in several areas.

In light of the heavy rainfall and to prioritize the safety of students, a holiday has been declared for all schools within the Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation limits on July 7, 2026.

Schools, colleges, anganwadis and government offices across Pune will remain closed on July 7, as the district administration has declared a holiday following the forecasts of continued heavy rainfall.

The holiday has been declared for all educational institutions situated in the Ghat areas, covering Junnar, Ambegaon, Khed, Maval, Mulshi, Rajgad and Bhor talukas.

Following the forecast of heavy rains and a red alert in Valsad district in Gujarat, a holiday has been declared in all schools and colleges. Keeping in mind the safety of the students, the district administration has taken this important decision.

According to the official information released by the Valsad District Education Department, this order will be equally applicable to all primary schools, secondary and higher secondary schools as well as colleges in the district. 

According to ANI, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools in the city will remain closed on Tuesday, July 7, due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Speaking to reporters, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde stated that if weather conditions do not improve, officials might consider extending the closure period.

"A 'Red' alert has been issued in view of heavy rainfall, strong winds, and the possibility of high tides. We are sending weather-related alerts to citizens every half hour and urging them not to step out of their homes. All BMC schools are closed today, July 7, 2026."

Pune Municipal Corporation has declared holiday in 101 schools till Sunday to accommodate flood-affected Warkaris from Alandi and Dehu. Mayor Manjusha Nagpure confirmed the decision, while private and other municipal schools remain open.

Pune district collector Jitendra Dudi on Monday declared a holiday for all primary, secondary and higher secondary schools on Tuesday, in Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) limits and Haveli tehsil, following an orange alert for heavy rainfall issued by the India Meteorological Department.

The IMD issued an 'Orange Alert' as part of a 'Nowcast' warning at 7:00 AM. The forecast indicates the likelihood of moderate rainfall in some areas of Mumbai, Kolhapur, Satara, Sindhudurg, and Ratnagiri. The Meteorological Department has urged residents of these cities to exercise caution.

The BMC announced in a post on 'X' (formerly Twitter) that all government, municipal, and private schools and colleges in Mumbai would remain closed on July 7, keeping student safety in mind. The BMC stated, "A holiday has been declared for all government, municipal, and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on July 7, 2026, for the safety of students."

A 'Red Alert' has been issued for Uttara Kannada district due to heavy rains affecting several districts in Karnataka. As a precautionary measure, District Magistrate Lakshmi Priya has ordered a holiday for schools and colleges across the entire Uttara Kannada district.

Rain continues in Belagavi district as well; holidays have been announced for students attending Anganwadis, primary schools, high schools, and pre-university colleges in the rural areas of Belagavi and Khanapur taluks.

Rainfall persists in the Malnad region districts of Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, and Kodagu. Holidays have been declared for schools and colleges in the Sagar, Hosanagara, and Thirthahalli taluks of Shivamogga district, as well as in the Kalasa taluk of Chikkamagaluru district.

Heavy rainfall led to a total of 186 emergency complaints in Thane city, including 110 incidents of uprooted trees, 38 cases of broken tree branches, waterlogging at four locations, the collapse of two compound walls, and a slab collapse.

Officials stated that in the neighboring Palghar district, strong winds blew off the tin-roofed sheds of a residential school and uprooted trees; however, all 350 students at the school remained safe.

The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has declared a holiday for all government, municipal and private schools and colleges in Mumbai on Tuesday, July 7, after the IMD forecast extremely heavy rainfall and gusty winds.

No, Schools in Pune and surrounding city areas will remain open on July 7, District Collector Jitendra Dudi confirmed. Despite weather concerns, no holiday has been declared, and all educational institutions are expected to function as usual. Parents and students should follow official updates if conditions change.

Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms over the past several days have prompted the Sakleshpur taluk administration in Karnataka's Hassan district to declare a holiday for all educational institutions on July 7, 2026. The order was issued by Tahsildar Supritha as a precautionary measure.

The holiday applies to anganwadis, primary schools, high schools, and colleges. Officials said continuous rainfall over the last five days and the forecast of further adverse weather conditions made it necessary to suspend classes to ensure the safety of students and staff.

Students and parents should rely only on official sources of information, such as:

- Notifications from the State Education Department

- Announcements by the District Collector or district administration

- Municipal Corporation advisories

- Official school websites and mobile apps

- SMS, emails, or WhatsApp messages sent by schools

Note: Do not rely solely on social media posts, as school closure announcements can vary across different districts and educational institutions.

Yes, The University of Mumbai has postponed all examinations scheduled for July 7, 2026, following the India Meteorological Department's heavy rainfall warning. The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students. A revised examination schedule will be announced soon on the university's official website.

Students, colleges, and all concerned are advised to regularly check the university website for the latest updates and official notices.

Many district officials announced rain in the area In view of this, all educational institutions have been declared closed. According to the Revenue Department, schools and colleges closed in Cuttack, Kandhamal, Sambalpur, Sonepur and Bargarh districts. Have been done.

Apart from this, IMD has also affected several places including Bargarh, Sambalpur, Angul, Sonepur, Baudh, Nuapada and Bolangir. Orange warning was issued for the districts.

The Odisha government has imposed heavy rains for the third consecutive day on Monday, officials said. The entire state has been put on alert, even as the IMD has predicted more rain till July 7.

According to District Collector Kishan Javale, Heavy rain is currently lashing Raigarh district, and a #RED alert has been issued for July 6 and 7; therefore, people should step out only if necessary, stay away from rivers, waterfalls, and flood-prone areas, and strictly adhere to the administration's instructions. In light of this, schools are likely to remain closed tomorrow, just as they are today (July 6).

Yes. According to ANI, Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) schools in the city will remain closed on Tuesday, July 7, due to continuous heavy rainfall.

Speaking to reporters, Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde stated that if weather conditions do not improve, officials might consider extending the closure period for schools.

She said, "A 'Red' alert has been issued in view of the forecast for heavy rain, strong winds, and high tides. We are sending weather-related alerts to citizens every half hour and urging them not to step out of their homes. All BMC schools are closed today and tomorrow; this closure could be extended by another day or two. We have also asked private companies to provide 'work from home' facilities. Local train services are operational. The entire administration is working on a war footing. People should avoid going out between July 8 and 10 due to the rain."

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for over 10 states. Based on this alert, holidays have been declared for schools and colleges in several districts across some of these states.

Odisha is experiencing heavy rainfall for the third consecutive day, leading to the closure of schools and colleges in several districts. Schools and colleges in six districts of Odisha have been ordered to remain closed tomorrow, as the IMD has forecast heavy rain in the state through July 7.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts on Monday, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds. 

Following the IMD's issuance of a red alert, the Pune district administration ordered the closure of all schools and anganwadis today, July 6. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has also advised people against unnecessary travel, as heavy rainfall is expected to continue. Schools in Lonavala have also been closed, and officials may extend the closure period if the rain persists.

The India Meteorological Department has officially signaled active heavy-to-very-heavy precipitation threats spanning multiple geographical clusters. Regional collectorates are actively building disaster blueprints across these monitored states:

-Gujarat

-Goa

-Madhya Pradesh

-Odisha

-Jharkhand

-Bihar

-Himachal Pradesh

Following an extensive high-level review of regional disaster preparedness and rain accumulation metrics, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that Nashik is operating under high-alert parameters. State authorities have confirmed that all schools and colleges throughout the Nashik district will stay closed to shield residents from flash-flooding risks. 

Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has ordered all educational centers within its jurisdiction to remain completely shuttered on July 7, 2026. Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde confirmed that the protective closing applies unconditionally to all government, municipal, aided, unaided, and private schools and colleges after extreme rainfall paralyzed baseline transport routes.