In view of the incessant torrential rains in Uttarakhand and the heavy rainfall warning issued by the Meteorological Department for the coming days, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has directed the administration and the Disaster Management Department to remain on high alert. Following the Meteorological Department’s warning, District Magistrates in six districts have ordered the closure of all government, private, and aided schools (Classes 1 to 12) as well as Anganwadi centers for tomorrow, July 10, 2026.
Schools to remain closed in these 6 districts due to heavy rain
According to the forecast by the Meteorological Department, Dehradun, several parts of the state could face severe weather conditions on July 10. A ‘Red Alert’ has been issued for the districts of Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, and Champawat, while an ‘Orange Alert’ has been issued for Pauri Garhwal, Dehradun, and Bageshwar.
भारत मौसम विभाग, देहरादून के पूर्वानुमान के दृष्टिगत कल शुक्रवार 10 जुलाई को जनपद नैनीताल में कक्षा एक से 12 तक के समस्त स्कूलों एवं आंगनबाड़ी केंद्रों में एक दिन का अवकाश घोषित किया गया है। pic.twitter.com/AV6KvZbYIy
— Uttarakhand DIPR (@DIPR_UK) July 9, 2026
As per the forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Dehradun, a ‘Warning (Take Action)’ category alert has been issued for Nainital district for July 10. While issuing the Red Alert, the department has predicted the possibility of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, lightning strikes, and spells of intense to extremely intense rain in the district.
Given the continuous rainfall in the district, the water levels in rivers, streams, and rivulets have risen, and the risk of landslides in vulnerable areas has increased. Considering the potential for disaster and the safety of students, the district administration has declared a one-day holiday on July 10 (Friday) for all government, semi-government, and private schools (Classes 1 to 12) in the district. Additionally, all Anganwadi centers in the district will remain closed.
भारत मौसम विभाग, देहरादून के पूर्वानुमान के दृष्टिगत कल शुक्रवार 10 जुलाई को जनपद बागेश्वर में कक्षा एक से 12 तक के समस्त स्कूलों एवं आंगनबाड़ी केंद्रों में एक दिन का अवकाश घोषित किया गया है। pic.twitter.com/Afz3qnVt0e
— Uttarakhand DIPR (@DIPR_UK) July 9, 2026
This significant step regarding student safety has been taken in light of the risks posed by heavy rains, landslides, and road closures. In view of the severe weather alert issued by the Meteorological Department, a holiday has been declared for all government, government-aided, and private schools (Classes 1 to 12) as well as Anganwadi centers in the districts of Dehradun, Nainital, Pauri Garhwal, Bageshwar, Chamoli and Champawat.
