School Closure Amid Rain Live: Holiday for educational institutions in Delhi, Gurugram; state-wise updates

Himachal Pradesh has witnessed "widespread heavy rains" first time in the past 50 years and the state has suffered a loss of about Rs 3,000 crore in this monsoon season so far, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said. About 17 persons have died in rain-related incidents in the state in the past two days. The schools have been ordered to shut down tomorrow as well. 

@ArvindKejriwal @AtishiAAP I understand that it will be difficult for students to reach school in heavy rain.
But how will teachers reach school in such bad weather and flooded roads. ?? Please also close schools for school staff .

— VARUN PATHAK (@VARUNPA92755333) July 10, 2023

Heavy rains in several parts of north India have led schools to shut down. For the safety of the students, the state governments have instructed the school authorities to close the schools. Read More | Heavy rains hit normal life; these states announce closure of schools, colleges tomorrow

Due to the continuous rain in the state, due to the safety of the Punjab government, with immediate effect, all the government/aided/recognized and private schools of the state have holidays till 13th July 2023, a social media post of Punjab education minister said.

ਮਾਣਯੋਗ ਮੁੱਖ ਮੰਤਰੀ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸ. ਭਗਵੰਤ ਮਾਨ ਜੀ ਦੇ ਦਿਸ਼ਾ ਨਿਰਦੇਸ਼ਾਂ ਅਨੁਸਾਰ ਸੂਬੇ ਵਿੱਚ ਹੋ ਰਹੀ ਲਗਾਤਾਰ ਬਾਰਿਸ਼ ਕਾਰਨ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ ਦੇ ਮੱਦੇਨਜਰ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਤੁਰੰਤ ਪ੍ਰਭਾਵ ਤੋਂ ਸੂਬੇ ਦੇ ਸਾਰੇ ਸਰਕਾਰੀ/ਏਡਿਡ/ਮਾਨਤਾ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਅਤੇ ਪ੍ਰਾਈਵੇਟ ਸਕੂਲਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਿਤੀ 13 ਜੁਲਾਈ 2023 ਤੱਕ ਛੁੱਟੀਆਂ ਕੀਤੀਆਂ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ।

— Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) July 10, 2023

Several parts of the national capital are inundated. River Yamuna inches closer to its warning level.

Continuous rains in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi and Manali are creating havoc in the state. Schools in the state will remain closed tomorrow as well.

VIDEO | "Water level in Yamuna river is expected to breach the danger mark by 11 am tomorrow (Tuesday). I have come here to monitor preparation for the evacuation plan," says Delhi Minister Atishi.#DelhiRains pic.twitter.com/saQcZ5DM5g

— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) July 10, 2023

Schools in Faridabad are closed today in view of the rains and water logging in some parts of the city.

Buland Shahar and Bhaghpat have announced holidays for schools amid rains and offline classes will not be held for Class 1 to 12.

Schools in Punjab's Chandigarh will remain closed today as some parts of the city are inundated.

"Keeping in view the heavy rains in the district, on July 10, 2023, the schools from Class 1 to Class 12 of all the boards of the district will remain closed," Uttar Pradesh's Gautam Budha Nagar DM in a social media post said.

जनपद में भारी वर्षा को दृष्टिगत रखते हुए 10 जुलाई 2023 को जनपद के सभी बोर्डों के कक्षा एक से कक्षा 12 तक की स्कूल बंद रहेंगे .

— DM G.B. Nagar (@dmgbnagar) July 9, 2023

In view of Delhi rains today and waterlogging caused by the torrential rains in several parts, chief minister Arvind Kejriwal will hold a meeting today to discuss waterlogging in the city and Yamuna’s rising water levels.

Announcing the holiday in schools and colleges, a state government statement said: "Amid heavy rains across Punjab since the last few days and multiple cases of flooding in and around Sutlej river, holiday have been announced in all schools, educational institutions etc. under Ludhiana."

Holiday alert pic.twitter.com/BR4USsufpS

— DPRO LUDHIANA (@LudhianaDpro) July 9, 2023

Considering the heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh, the chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced the closure of all educational institutions in the state for today, July 10 and July 11.

"In view of the heavy rains in the state, all government and private educational institutions recognized by the state government will remain closed on July 10 and 11," a social media post of the chief minister read.

The directorate of school education in Haryana has asked the deputy commissioners of the state to access the situation and take a call on the closure of schools. Schools in Gurugram, Faridabad and Panchkula have been ordered shut.

स्कूल शिक्षा निदेशालय ने भारी बारिश के चलते उपजे हालात के बीच विद्यार्थियों की सुरक्षा के लिए उपायुक्तों को पत्र लिखकर कहा है कि भारी बरसात की स्थिति को देखते हुए यदि जरूरी हो तो अपने अपने जिला के स्कूलों में अवकाश घोषित करें। #Haryana #DIPRHaryana pic.twitter.com/kDSRXfdc92

— DPR Haryana (@DiprHaryana) July 9, 2023

All schools in Delhi will have a holiday today, July 10, considering the heavy rains,chief minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, July 9.

दिल्ली में पिछले 2 दिनों से हो रही मूसलाधार बरसात और मौसम विभाग की चेतावनियों को ध्यान में रखते हुए कल दिल्ली के सभी स्कूलों को एक दिन के लिए बंद किया जा रहा है।

— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) July 9, 2023