Why are schools closed today in Dehradun, UP, West Bengal and more states?

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If you woke up today to find your child's school holiday wasn't on the regular calendar, you're not alone. Across several Indian states -- including Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Telangana, and Himachal Pradesh -- schools are shut today for reasons ranging from heavy rain alerts to major public events and religious festivals.The disruptions, although localised, have impacted thousands of schools, with different districts taking safety and logistical concerns into account. Let's break down what's happening in each state and why classes are off today.WHY ARE SCHOOLS CLOSED IN DEHRADUN TODAY?In Uttarakhand's Dehradun, schools are shut today due to a weather warning. The India Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for six districts in the state, including Dehradun.To ensure safety, District Magistrate Savin Bansal has ordered all schools and Anganwadi centres to remain closed for Classes 1 to 12 today, July 21.KOLKATA SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR MARTYRS' DAY RALLYKolkata schools have declared a one-day holiday today because of the Trinamool Congress's Martyrs' Day rally, expected to bring thousands of people into the city.Several prominent schools -- like Loreto House, Loreto Convent Entally, St James' School, The Heritage School, and all Loreto Day Schools -- will remain closed to avoid traffic and security issues.SCHOOLS IN TELANGANA SHUT FOR BONALU 2025 CELEBRATIONTelangana has also declared a school holiday today. Schools across Hyderabad, Secunderabad, and nearby districts are closed due to the Bonalu festival.This official public holiday allows communities to celebrate the traditional festival with ease and less crowding on roads.HIMACHAL PRADESH SCHOOL BREAKS BEGINIn Himachal Pradesh, schools are on scheduled summer breaks. Regular summer schools are shut from July 12 to August 12. Kullu district schools will follow a slightly delayed break, starting July 20.Winter schools will close from August 8 to 12, while extreme summer schools have holidays from August 3 to 12.UP SCHOOLS CLOSED FOR KANWAR YATRA TILL JULY 23Several districts in western Uttar Pradesh -- such as Meerut, Muzaffarnagar, Bareilly, Badaun, and Varanasi -- have closed all schools, colleges, and Anganwadi centres due to the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.The pilgrimage, which attracts lakhs of Kanwariyas on foot, is expected to peak around July 23. Anticipating traffic disruptions and safety issues, authorities have shut all institutions till July 23. Schools will reopen on July 24.- Ends
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Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal to deliver torrential rains

India Today

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India Today

Cyclonic circulation over Bay of Bengal to deliver torrential rains

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IMD issues flash flood alert for nine Telangana districts, in effect until 11.30 a.m. on July 24

The Hindu

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The Hindu

IMD issues flash flood alert for nine Telangana districts, in effect until 11.30 a.m. on July 24

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Rain batters Delhi, Mumbai; IMD sounds alerts in Maharashtra districts

Business Standard

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Business Standard

Rain batters Delhi, Mumbai; IMD sounds alerts in Maharashtra districts

Delhi and parts of the NCR region were hit by intense rainfall on Wednesday morning, leading to widespread traffic disruptions and waterlogging. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for July 23, forecasting light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds reaching speeds of 30–40 kmph. The city's maximum temperature is expected to remain between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could hover around 25.6 degrees. With high moisture content in the atmosphere, humidity levels are likely to remain elevated throughout the day. The IMD has predicted mostly cloudy skies and light to very light rainfall over the week in Delhi, with occasional thunderstorms. No further weather alerts are in place for the capital until July 28. Waterlogging disrupts traffic across NCR The morning showers led to significant waterlogging and traffic congestion across key areas of Delhi and NCR. Commuters faced delays on major roads, including ITO, South Extension, NH-8, Mehrauli-Gurgaon Road, Nehru Place, East of Kailash, Colony Road, and multiple localities in South, North, and South East Delhi. Visuals from across the city showed heavy rainfall impacting early morning movement, with traffic personnel deployed at several locations to manage the disruption. Delhi's AQI improves post showers The rainfall brought a welcome improvement in Delhi's air quality. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 64 at noon on July 23, categorised as 'satisfactory'. As per CPCB standards, AQI between 0–50 is considered 'good', 51–100 'satisfactory', and 101–200 'moderate'. The rain helped reduce dust and pollutants in the air, offering temporary relief to residents. IMD issues orange alert in Maharashtra In Maharashtra, Mumbai and surrounding regions continued to face heavy downpours as the monsoon intensified. The IMD issued an orange alert for Wednesday in six districts: Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg, and Palghar. Severe waterlogging was reported in multiple low-lying areas of Mumbai, prompting the Mumbai Traffic Police to close the Andheri Subway as a precautionary measure.