Heavy monsoon rainfall is set to continue across several parts of India, prompting school closures in some states and putting others on alert. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rain, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides over the coming days, leading local authorities to take precautionary measures.
Here's a look at where schools will remain closed on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Jammu and Kashmir schools to remain closed on 22 July
The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced that schools in the Kashmir Division and the winter zones of Jammu Division will remain closed on Wednesday, 22 July.
The closure comes after the government extended the summer vacation by three more days following an IMD weather warning forecasting widespread rainfall, thunderstorms, flash floods and landslides across several parts of the Union Territory.
Nainital schools closed on Wednesday
According to reports, the Nainital district administration in Uttarakhand has ordered the closure of all schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
The decision has been taken as a precaution following IMD warnings of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and possible landslides, with authorities urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel.
Himachal Pradesh schools
Schools across Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur remained closed on 21 July after the IMD issued a Red Alert for extremely heavy rainfall.
However, for 22 July, only Sirmaur district has an announced closure order extending through 22 July 2026.
For the remaining districts, no blanket state-wide closure has been announced for Wednesday. The state government has authorised Deputy Commissioners to monitor local weather conditions and take decisions on suspending classes depending on rainfall, flash floods and road safety.
Districts under weather watch
Authorities have advised district administrations to continuously assess local conditions and issue closure orders wherever necessary.
Districts where educational institutions may take local decisions include:
- Shimla
- Kullu
- Solan
Residents are advised to follow official district notifications for the latest updates.
IMD weather forecast for 22 July
According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected over several regions on 22 July, including:
- Northwest India
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Punjab
- Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi
- West Uttar Pradesh
- East Uttar Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
The IMD has also warned of very heavy rainfall over parts of Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, with the possibility of flash floods and landslides in vulnerable areas.
Central India
Heavy rainfall is likely over:
- East Madhya Pradesh
- West Madhya Pradesh
- Vidarbha
- Chhattisgarh
- East and Northeast India
Heavy rainfall has been forecast for:
- Bihar
- Odisha
- Assam and Meghalaya
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Mizoram
- Tripura
- West India
Heavy rainfall is expected over:
- Gujarat Region
- Konkan and Goa
- Madhya Maharashtra
The IMD has also forecast extremely heavy rainfall at isolated places over Madhya Maharashtra on 22 July.
South India
Heavy rainfall is likely over:
- Kerala and Mahe
- Coastal Karnataka
- South Interior Karnataka
- Telangana
Parents advised to check official announcements
As weather conditions continue to change rapidly, parents and students are advised to check updates issued by their respective district administrations and schools before travelling. Authorities may announce additional school closures or suspend classes at short notice depending on local rainfall, flooding and road conditions.
Disclaimer: This article is based on the information available at the time of publication. Readers are advised to exercise discretion and refer to official announcements from their local authorities or educational institutions for the latest updates. This article will be updated if new information becomes available.
