Archive · 30 Jul 2026
India Monsoon Forecast: School Closures Vary by District
The monsoon is bringing a lot of rain to India on July 31.
The India Meteorological Department says it will be heavy or very heavy in many places.
Because of this, schools might close in some districts, but not all.
Punjab is already closed for a holiday to remember a hero.
In Odisha, the Khordha district will close schools because of floods.
Other states like Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra may close schools if the rain gets too bad.
The final decision is up to local officials who look at the weather and safety.
IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states for July 31.
No statewide school holiday announced; closures depend on district decisions.
Punjab declares a public holiday for Martyrdom Day; schools closed statewide.
Khordha district, Odisha, will close schools due to flooding; other districts may close if conditions worsen.
Other states (Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra) may close schools locally based on weather severity.
- Who
- District administrations, school authorities, and the India Meteorological Department
- What
- Potential school closures due to heavy monsoon rainfall
- When
- Friday, July 31, 2024
- Where
- Various districts across India, including Punjab, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Maharashtra
- Why
- Heavy rainfall, flooding, and safety concerns prompted local authorities to consider closures
- Date
- July 31, 2024
- Weather forecast
- Heavy to very heavy rainfall
- Affected states
- Punjab, Odisha, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Chandigarh, Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Maharashtra
- School closure status
- District‑specific; no statewide holiday except Punjab
- Reason
- Monsoon activity, flooding, landslides, safety concerns