Heavy Rain Triggers School Closures Across Multiple Indian States

Due to heavy rains and flood alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department, multiple districts across several states including Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Jammu and Kashmir, and Himachal Pradesh have ordered the closure of schools and Anganwadi centres to ensure student safety. Jaipur and several other districts in Rajasthan have declared two-day closures for all government and private schools, while districts in Uttarakhand such as Chamoli have also closed schools following severe weather, including a cloudburst that caused casualties and damage. Jammu division has suspended all schools and postponed Class 10th and 11th board exams due to inclement weather. In Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district, all educational institutions except residential ones have been closed amid an orange alert for heavy rains and risks of landslides and flash floods. Authorities have mandated staff attendance despite school closures and warned of legal action under the Disaster Management Act for non-compliance. These coordinated measures reflect the prioritization of safety amid ongoing and forecasted severe weather conditions across northern India.