School holiday tomorrow, August 8: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

As students eagerly look forward to a possible school holiday on August 8, there is currently no nationwide announcement confirming a closure of schools across India. Authorities have clarified that any decision regarding holidays will depend on local conditions and official orders. Recent updates suggest that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy to very heavy rainfall in several states, including parts of Delhi-NCR, Kerala, and Odisha. This has raised concerns among parents and students about potential disruptions to school schedules.However, officials have emphasized that school closures are not decided at the national level. Instead, state governments and district administrations take the final call based on ground conditions such as waterlogging, traffic disruption, or safety risks.

IMD Weather Forecast for August 8

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a widespread weather alert for August 8, warning of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across several parts of the country as the monsoon remains active.

States on Alert

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in several regions, including:

Delhi-NCR

Uttar Pradesh

Bihar and Jharkhand

Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Punjab, Haryana, and Rajasthan

West Bengal and Northeast states

State-wise School Holiday Updates for August 8, 2026

Delhi-NCR
There is currently no official announcement of a school holiday in Delhi-NCR for August 8. While the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for rain and possible thunderstorms across the region, authorities have not ordered a blanket closure of schools. In Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Faridabad, schools are expected to remain open unless a last-minute decision is taken based on weather conditions such as heavy rainfall or waterlogging. However, in Ghaziabad, schools are already closed due to the ongoing Kanwar Yatra.

Kerala
As of now, there is no statewide announcement confirming a school holiday in Kerala for August 8. While heavy rainfall has affected the state in recent days, leading to school closures in multiple districts earlier this week, authorities have not issued a blanket closure order for tomorrow.

Odisha
As of now, there is no statewide announcement confirming school closure in Odisha for tomorrow (August 8). However, the situation remains weather-dependent and district-specific. Recent updates show that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall in Odisha as part of active monsoon conditions, which could lead to disruptions in some areas.

Will Schools Remain Closed on August 8?

As of now, no state government has officially declared a school holiday due to rainfall for August 8. However, district administrations may take a call on closures based on local weather conditions and rainfall intensity.