Ghaziabad orders schools shut through Class 12 amid heavy rainfall

Ghaziabad district authorities ordered all schools from nursery through Class 12 closed on Thursday, July 10, 2026, as heavy rainfall and waterlogging affected parts of the city.

The closure was described as a precautionary step aimed at student safety. Local reporting said District Magistrate Ravindra Kumar Mandad issued the order and asked schools to comply.

What the district ordered

The decision covered all schools in Ghaziabad, from nursery to Class 12. Reports said the move came as rain continued across the district and road conditions worsened in some areas.

Times of India first reported the closure on July 9. Economic Times also reported the same-day suspension of classes, framing it as a safety measure amid continuous rain and an IMD alert across Uttar Pradesh.

Confusion at some schools

A later Times of India report on July 10 said the administration declared a rain holiday after some students had already reached school, creating confusion and inconvenience for families.

That follow-up added a same-day complication to what was initially reported as an advance closure order for Thursday. The reporting did not confirm any broader change to the order beyond July 10.

What to watch next

The main unresolved question is whether the district will extend the closure if rain continues. Further updates could also come on road conditions, waterlogging, and any additional public-safety advisories.

For now, the confirmed action is a one-day closure of all Ghaziabad schools through Class 12 on July 10 because of heavy rain and waterlogging.