Himachal Pradesh closes schools in 4 districts amid IMD red alert for heavy rain
Schools in Kangra, Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh have been shut on July 21, 2026, following a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department. The alert warns of heavy rainfall, flash floods, and landslides in the region. Scheduled examinations in the affected districts have been postponed, and both teaching and non-teaching staff have been given leave, except for those on emergency duty. The remaining districts in the state continue to function normally, though local authorities have been given the power to close schools if weather conditions worsen.
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