School Holiday Today Live: Heavy Rains Continue, Check IMD Weather Forecast and Impact on School Closures Across States

The forecast for the southern region by IMD is given below

• Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Rayalaseema, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal and Telangana during 7th-12th August; North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka during 8th-12th August.

• Fairly Widespread to Widespread rainfall likely over Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe and Lakshadweep during 7th-12th August; North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on 7th August.

• Isolated thunderstorm, lightning & gusty winds (speed reaching 40-50 kmph gusting to 60 kmph) likely over Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on 7th-8th August; North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka on 7th August, with gusty winds (speed reaching 30-40 kmph gusting to 50 kmph) likely over Coastal Karnataka and Telangana on 7th-8th August; North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka during 8th-9th August.

• Isolated thunderstorm & lightning likely over Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam during 7th-10th August.

• Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Lakshadweep, North Interior Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Puducherry & Karaikal on 7th August; Kerala & Mahe and South Interior Karnataka on 8th August; Coastal Karnataka during 8th-9th August with isolated very heavy rainfall also likely over Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe and South Interior Karnataka on 7th August.

• Strong Surface Winds likely over Coastal Karnataka, Kerala & Mahe, Lakshadweep, Rayalaseema and Telangana on 7th-8th August; North Interior Karnataka and South Interior Karnataka during 7th-9th August.

IMD has issued a heavy rainfall alert in several regions. Check the forecast for Northwest India here

Northwest India:

• Fairly Widespread to Widespread rainfall likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during 9th-12th August; Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand during 7th-12th August.

• Fairly Widespread to Widespread rainfall likely over Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi and West Uttar Pradesh on 7th August; East Uttar Pradesh during 8th-9th August; West Rajasthan on 9th August; East Rajasthan during 7th-10th August.

• Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during 7th-8th August.

• Isolated to Scattered rainfall likely over rest parts of northwest India.

• Isolated thunderstorm & lightning likely over Uttarakhand during 7th-12th August; West Rajasthan on 7th August; East Rajasthan on 10th August..

• Isolated heavy rainfall likely over Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad during 9th-12th August; Himachal Pradesh during 7th-12th August; Uttarakhand during 7th-12th August; Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi on 7th August; West Uttar Pradesh during 9th-10th August; East Uttar Pradesh during 7th-9th August; West Rajasthan during 8th-10th August; East Rajasthan during 10th-11th August with isolated very heavy rainfall also likely over East Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and East Rajasthan during 7th-9th August.

Schools in several states are closed due to extreme rainfall. IMD has issued alerts for several regions for heavy and very heavy rainfall. Many of the regions have noted heavy rainfall and floods due to overflowing rivers in Kerala. Schools have been closed the last week due to the rainfall and extreme weather condition. 

There is no official communication regarding a holiday for schools across Delhi-NCR however, schools in specific regions will remain closed today due to the ongoing Kanwar yatra. Delhi is also experiencing heavy rainfall and it is likely to cause for schools to close depending on the weather condition. 

Considering the annual Kanwar Yatra, schools in Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and parts of Delhi-NCR will be closed. Classes will be conducted in online mode. 

Continuous rainfall has affected several regions in Kerala. The IMD has issued a Red Alert for Heavy to very heavy rainfall in Kottayam district. Schools have been closed for the last week in the district. Severe floods have also affected parts of the state, with shutters of various dams being opened up. The Meenachil river has also reached it highest point due to continuous showers through the night in the region. . 

This live blog will continue to provide the latest updates on school holidays, IMD rainfall alerts, weather warnings, district-wise closure announcements, flash flood advisories, landslide alerts and transportation disruptions from across India. If any district administration declares a school holiday during the day, the update will be added here immediately along with official details.

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Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur and Tripura are expected to receive widespread rainfall over the next 24 hours. Flood-prone districts remain under surveillance, and schools in affected areas may shift to online classes or remain closed depending on local administrative decisions.

Heavy rainfall is likely to continue across Kerala, coastal Karnataka and adjoining regions. Educational institutions in districts receiving extremely heavy rainfall may remain closed if district collectors issue precautionary orders. Fishermen have also been advised to exercise caution along coastal areas due to rough sea conditions.

The IMD has predicted continued rainfall over western and central India. Cities and districts experiencing persistent rain may witness localised flooding, overflowing rivers and traffic disruptions. District administrations are reviewing the situation, and school holiday announcements, if required, will be issued locally rather than statewide.

Schools across Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad are functioning as per schedule. However, continuous showers during morning hours could lead to traffic congestion and waterlogging in several areas. Parents are advised to allow extra travel time and stay updated with weather advisories issued by local authorities.

Several districts in Uttar Pradesh are witnessing intermittent heavy rainfall accompanied by waterlogging in low-lying areas. While no statewide holiday has been declared, district magistrates have the authority to suspend physical classes depending on rainfall intensity and local conditions. Students from flood-prone districts should closely monitor updates issued by their district administration.

Heavy rainfall continues in the Himalayan states, increasing the possibility of landslides, road blockages and flash floods. Districts located in hilly areas remain under close watch. Schools situated in vulnerable regions may remain closed if local authorities issue precautionary orders. Parents are advised not to rely on social media rumours and wait for official district notifications.

As of now, no state government has announced a statewide school holiday for August 7. However, district collectors and local administrations in rain-affected regions may declare holidays at short notice if weather conditions worsen. Students and parents are advised to regularly check official notices issued by their district administration or respective schools before leaving home.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast moderate to very heavy rainfall over several parts of the country on August 7. States including Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Assam, Meghalaya, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka and Kerala are expected to receive widespread rainfall. Local administrations are monitoring the situation, and district authorities may take decisions on school closures depending on weather conditions.

No blanket school holiday has been announced in Punjab, Haryana or Jammu & Kashmir. However, districts receiving heavy rainfall or facing local disruptions may take independent decisions regarding school closures.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in several parts of India over the next 24 hours. Students and parents are advised to rely only on official announcements issued by district administrations, education departments and schools before assuming a holiday. Stay tuned to this live blog for verified School Holiday Today and School Holiday Tomorrow updates from across India.

The IMD has forecast rainfall in coastal and interior Karnataka. District administrations in Kodagu, Udupi, Dakshina Kannada and Shivamogga may take local decisions regarding school operations if heavy rain continues.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts for several states, prompting students and parents to check whether schools will remain closed on Friday, August 7. While some districts may announce holidays due to adverse weather, others are expected to function as usual unless local authorities issue fresh orders.

Sikkim School Holiday 2026: Schools across Sikkim will remain closed on Saturday, August 8, 2026, on account of Tendong Lho Rum Faat, one of the most significant festivals of the Lepcha community. The festival is observed as an official public holiday in the state, with educational institutions, government offices, and several public establishments remaining closed.
The holiday offers students, teachers, and families an opportunity to participate in cultural celebrations and traditional rituals associated with the festival, which honours Mount Tendong, considered sacred in Lepcha folklore.

The IMD has forecast rainfall in parts of Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Pune. District administrations are reviewing weather conditions, and any decision regarding school closures will be communicated through official notifications.

Heavy rain has affected several parts of Gujarat over the past few days. While Ahmedabad schools may conduct voluntary Sunday classes to recover academic loss, no fresh district-wide holiday has been announced for August 7. Authorities continue to monitor rainfall.

Rainfall is expected in parts of Rajasthan, including Jaipur, Kota, Udaipur, Bharatpur and Jodhpur. As of now, no statewide school holiday has been announced. District administrations will make decisions based on local weather conditions.

Schools and colleges in Haridwar remain closed due to Kanwar Yatra arrangements. Authorities in Dehradun, Rishikesh and nearby districts are monitoring rainfall and pilgrimage-related traffic before taking any further decision regarding school operations.

With heavy rainfall and landslide warnings issued for several districts including Shimla, Mandi, Kullu, Kangra and Solan, local authorities may announce school closures depending on weather conditions. Parents should follow district advisories. 

Mnay districts in western Uttar Pradesh continue to witness restrictions due to the Kanwar Yatra. Schools remain closed in Meerut and Muzaffarnagar, while some institutions in Ghaziabad have shifted to online classes. Fresh district-wise orders are awaited for other regions.

No official order has been issued for the closure of schools in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad for August 6 or August 7. However, with rainfall expected in parts of Delhi-NCR, district administrations may review the situation if weather conditions worsen.

Several states are closely monitoring the weather situation as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts in multiple regions. Parents and students are advised to keep checking official district administration websites and school notifications for the latest School Holiday Today and School Holiday Tomorrow announcements.