Heavy Rain and Severe Waterlogging Force Complete Closure of All Schools Up to Class 12 in Ghaziabad
A massive downpour since Wednesday evening has thrown normal life out of gear across Western Uttar Pradesh, leading to emergency administrative measures. In response to relentless intermittent rainfall, widespread urban waterlogging, and severe lightning hazards, Ghaziabad District Magistrate (DM) Ravindra Kumar Mandhad has officially ordered the immediate closure of all government, private, and non-government affiliated schools up to Class 12 for today, Thursday, July 9, 2026. The urgent directive was issued keeping the safety and well-being of young students as the topmost priority, preventing any dangerous commutes through flooded streets.
IMD Issues Strict Orange Alert: Intense Thunderstorms and Lightning Flash Across Ghaziabad
The regional Meteorological Department (IMD) has sounded an aggressive orange alert for Ghaziabad and surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) districts, warning of continuous heavy spells accompanied by intense thunderstorms and lightning. The administration stepped in rapidly after heavy rainfall since early morning flooded several key low-lying residential areas and major traffic intersections. Prioritizing student safety during this inclement weather cycle, DM Ravindra Kumar Mandhad directed school managements to strictly comply with the closure mandate and explicitly advised parents and children to stay safely indoors. Students are also encouraged to utilize this unexpected holiday constructively by finishing their pending academic assignments at home.
School Holidays Declared in Mathura and Hathras as Rain Havoc Disrupts Normal Life
Ghaziabad is not the only district battling the monsoon fury. Torrential rains have severely disrupted daily routines and transportation lines in Mathura and Hathras as well. Taking prompt note of the hazardous road conditions, the respective District Magistrates of both Mathura and Hathras have declared a mandatory school holiday for Thursday. Unlike Ghaziabad's all-inclusive order up to Class 12, the holiday mandate in Mathura and Hathras districts is currently applicable to all primary and upper-primary institutions catering to students from Class 1 to Class 8.
High Alert Across 75 Districts of Uttar Pradesh: Flash Floods and Waterlogging Threats Escalate
The weather conditions remain volatile across the entire state. The India Meteorological Department has issued a comprehensive, statewide safety warning for heavy rain, severe thunderstorms, and lightning strikes across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh, heavily covering dense urban centers like Noida and Greater Noida. Continuous downpours have triggered rapid waterlogging in multiple neighborhoods, leading to slow traffic movements and minor infrastructure challenges. Citizens across the state are strongly advised to monitor local weather bulletins, avoid standing near weak structures or electrical poles during lightning strikes, and venture outside only for essential requirements.
