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Himachal Pradesh Schools Declared Holiday Amid IMD Red Alert Over Heavy Rainfall
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🗓 21 Jul 2026, 10:33 AM
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The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a school holiday across the state after the Indian Meteorological Department issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in four districts.
The Himachal Pradesh government has declared a statewide school holiday following a red alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) for heavy rainfall in four districts. The announcement came as a precautionary measure to ensure student safety amid worsening weather conditions.
The IMD’s red alert, the highest level of warning, was triggered due to forecasted intense rainfall that could lead to flooding and landslides. The four districts affected by the alert are yet to be specified in the brief.
Parents and students across the state are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel to school premises. The education department has urged schools to keep their premises closed until the weather improves.
Officials have also directed local authorities to monitor the situation closely and to provide updates as the weather evolves. The holiday is expected to remain in effect until the IMD lifts the red alert and conditions are deemed safe.
The IMD’s red alert, the highest level of warning, was triggered due to forecasted intense rainfall that could lead to flooding and landslides. The four districts affected by the alert are yet to be specified in the brief.
Parents and students across the state are advised to stay indoors and avoid travel to school premises. The education department has urged schools to keep their premises closed until the weather improves.
Officials have also directed local authorities to monitor the situation closely and to provide updates as the weather evolves. The holiday is expected to remain in effect until the IMD lifts the red alert and conditions are deemed safe.