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Himachal Pradesh Schools Shut in Four Districts Amid IMD Red Alert
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 21 Jul 2026, 10:33 AM
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Schools in four districts of Himachal Pradesh were closed today following a Red Alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert for parts of Himachal Pradesh, prompting the state education authorities to close schools in four districts today. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to protect students and staff from the expected severe weather conditions.
All primary and secondary schools in the affected districts were suspended for the day. Parents were advised to keep children at home and to stay updated through official channels for any further instructions.
The closure is part of a broader safety protocol that has been activated in response to the IMD’s warning, which highlights the potential for heavy rainfall and landslides in the hilly terrain.
Officials have assured that normal academic schedules will resume once the weather improves and the Red Alert is lifted.
All primary and secondary schools in the affected districts were suspended for the day. Parents were advised to keep children at home and to stay updated through official channels for any further instructions.
The closure is part of a broader safety protocol that has been activated in response to the IMD’s warning, which highlights the potential for heavy rainfall and landslides in the hilly terrain.
Officials have assured that normal academic schedules will resume once the weather improves and the Red Alert is lifted.