As of July 11, 2026, schools in Delhi-NCR, Telangana, and Bihar remain open despite forecasts of rain. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall warnings for several states, including Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, and Odisha, from July 11 to July 15, 2026. Local authorities have the discretion to declare holidays based on evolving weather conditions.
Delhi-NCR Weather and School Closures
The IMD predicts isolated to scattered rainfall across Delhi until July 16. Heavy rain has already impacted the region, causing waterlogging and traffic disruptions. On July 9, Gurugram issued a two-day work-from-home advisory for corporate offices. A red alert was active for Delhi and Gurugram. Ghaziabad declared school holidays on July 10 due to an orange weather alert. No official school closure notices have been issued for the Delhi-NCR region as of July 11.
Telangana Weather and School Operations
Telangana and other southern states like Karnataka and Tamil Nadu anticipate isolated to scattered rainfall until July 16. Telangana schools were scheduled for a holiday on Saturday, July 11. This holiday was canceled to compensate for a delayed reopening after summer break. Schools reopened on June 15, 2026. The government has not announced any weather-related school closures in Telangana.
Bihar and Other Regions
Bihar is expected to receive isolated to scattered rainfall until July 16. No school holidays have been announced in Bihar. The IMD forecast for Jharkhand, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh includes fairly widespread to widespread rainfall until July 16. Local governments in these states may announce school holidays if weather conditions worsen.
Weather Forecast Summary
The IMD has outlined the following rainfall predictions:
- East Uttar Pradesh: Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall until July 13.
- Jharkhand, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh: Fairly widespread to widespread rainfall until July 16.
- Delhi-NCR, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Madhya Maharashtra (including Mumbai), Bihar: Isolated to scattered rainfall until July 16.
Parents and students should monitor local government announcements for any last-minute school closure information.
