Schools in India have announced a holiday today, July 9, 2026, due to extreme monsoon conditions. Every year, at the onset of the monsoon season, several cities and districts in India face issues related to waterlogging, landslides, heavy traffic and monsoon safety alerts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across various states. Local administrations have prioritised student safety and are ensuring this by declaring school holidays and shifting school functions to virtual teaching. Multiple states and cities such as Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, New Delhi & Delhi NCR, Kerala, Karnataka, Mumbai, Pune, Gujarat and many more.
Cities such as Gurgaon and Mumbai face extreme difficulties as soon as the monsoon weather hits. Roads are flooded, recurring accidents, potential monsoon diseases and a red alert is on high. Several schools have either suspended classes or shifted to virtual platforms in these regions for the next few days. Schools are expected to make a call based on the evolving weather situation. States like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi are under heavy rainfall warnings through the coming days. Heavy rain forecasts for Konkan & Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and several southern states are still prevalent.
School Holiday Today Due to Heavy Rain: Closed Districts and Monsoon Alert
Various schools and institutions have declared a holiday today, July 9, 2026, amid the heavy monsoon alerts. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued high alert for several regions. Local authorities are prioritising student safety through school closures amid these alerts. Districts such as Wayanad in Kerala are currently under a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall, which has led the District Collector to mandate a holiday for all educational institutions, including the Anganwadis, professional colleges and tuition centres in the region.
Many regions across North India, such as Uttarakhand and parts of Uttar Pradesh, and cities like Delhi and Delhi NCR are operating under orange alerts. Educational Institutions in districts such as Dehradun, Udham Singh Nagar, Nainital, and Ghaziabad are being closed down. In Karnataka, schools and colleges are being closed down, specifically in regions such as Hosanagar and Sagar taluks of the Shivamogga district, due to persistent heavy rainfall and strong winds.
IMD Issues High Alert in Various Regions: Measures to be Taken by Residents
Amid the heavy rainfall and high alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), specific measures are advised for children and adults to help ensure safety for all. Residents of high alert districts are advised to keep themselves updated by checking the news channels and online reports, and only leave their homes when it’s urgent.
During thunderstorms and heavy winds, it is advised to stay away from tall objects outside such as trees, open fields, rooftops and lamp posts. Stay clear of waterlogged areas and low-lying areas that are prone to waterlogging. Waterborne diseases like typhoid and malaria are high during the monsoons; it is best to ensure that one is drinking safe water and staying clear of exposed water puddles and waterlogged areas. Additionally, residents should make themselves thorough with all safety measures so as to ensure safety during such high alerts.
