August 10 School Holiday: Rain Alerts & Closures

Schools may remain closed in parts of India on August 10, 2026 , due to heavy rainfall forecasts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for several states. District administrations and individual schools will confirm any closures. Students and parents should verify locally before heading to school.

Rainfall Alerts and Potential School Closures

The IMD predicts widespread rainfall. Very heavy rainfall is possible in East Rajasthan and West Madhya Pradesh. Heavy rainfall is also expected in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Jharkhand on August 10.

These weather warnings do not automatically mandate school closures. Decisions depend on local conditions. District administrations or education departments make the final call.

Students should check official district announcements and school communication channels. These include WhatsApp groups and school websites. Do not assume a holiday based solely on the IMD forecast.

State-Specific Updates

Telangana

Schools in Telangana will be closed on August 10, 2026 . This closure is for the traditional festival of Bonalu. It is a state-declared general holiday.

Rajasthan

East Rajasthan faces a very heavy rainfall warning for August 10 and 11. West Rajasthan has a thunderstorm and lightning alert for August 10. Heavy rain is possible there on August 11 and 12. Local authorities may close schools if conditions become severe.

Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is under a heavy rainfall alert for August 10. Thunderstorms and lightning are also forecast. The state has experienced ongoing rain. District-level orders will determine any school closures.

Himalayan Region

Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are expected to receive substantial rainfall from August 10 to 13. Isolated heavy rainfall is possible in Jammu and Kashmir on August 10-12. Several Uttarakhand districts have a low to moderate flash-flood risk.

Uttar Pradesh

East Uttar Pradesh is forecast to have widespread rainfall on August 10. West Uttar Pradesh may see isolated heavy rainfall. East Uttar Pradesh has a heavy rain warning for August 9-10. School holiday decisions remain with local authorities.

Delhi-NCR

Rainfall is expected in Delhi and Haryana. However, the IMD has no heavy rain warning for Delhi and Haryana specifically on August 10. A heavy rain warning was issued for August 9 for Haryana, Chandigarh, and Delhi. Official orders are required for school closures on August 10.

Jharkhand and Odisha

Jharkhand could experience heavy rainfall on August 10. Odisha is also expected to receive rain during this period. District administrations will assess safety and may announce closures.

IMD Forecast Summary (August 10, 2026)

The IMD forecast highlights potential heavy to very heavy rainfall in several regions. Official school holiday decisions rest with district administrations or school authorities.