Heavy Rain Disrupts Normal Life; Schools Closed in Several States Amid Weather Alerts

Continuous heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions have prompted authorities in several parts of India to suspend classes on July 7, 2026, as a precautionary measure. Following Red and Orange alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), district administrations in Maharashtra, Odisha and Uttarakhand have announced the closure of schools, colleges and anganwadi centres in affected areas to ensure the safety of students.

In Maharashtra, incessant rainfall has disrupted normal life, particularly in Pune, where a Red Alert has been issued. Schools and anganwadi centres are likely to remain closed in the worst-affected areas, including Lonavala. Authorities in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Palghar and Raigad are also monitoring the situation closely, with school closures expected in view of waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

In Odisha, the state government has placed the administration on high alert after three consecutive days of heavy rainfall. According to the Revenue Department, all schools and colleges in Cuttack, Kandhamal, Sambalpur, Subarnapur (Sonepur) and Bargarh have been directed to remain closed on Tuesday. The IMD has also issued Orange Alerts for several districts, including Bargarh, Sambalpur, Angul, Boudh, Nuapada and Balangir, warning of further heavy rainfall.

Meanwhile, Uttarakhand continues to witness intense rainfall, triggering landslides and blocking several roads, including stretches of the Badrinath National Highway. In view of the hazardous conditions, district administrations in vulnerable areas have ordered schools to remain closed to safeguard students.

The IMD has also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in several other states, and local authorities may announce additional school closures depending on changing weather conditions.

Officials have urged parents and students not to rely on unverified social media posts for information. Instead, they have been advised to follow updates issued by state education departments, district administrations, municipal authorities and their respective schools through official notifications, emails and WhatsApp groups for the latest announcements on school closures.