Jammu and Kashmir schools to remain closed till July 26 due to heavy rainfall warning; Check IMD weather forecast
The summer vacation for all Government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir Division and Winter Zones of Jammu Division has been extended till July 26, 2026.
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School holidays: The summer vacation for all government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir Division and Winter Zones of Jammu Division has been extended till July 26, 2026. Accordingly, schools will now reopen on Monday, July 27, 2026. The decision has been taken in view of the Indian Meteorological Department's latest weather forecast.
Why have Jammu and Kashmir schools been closed till July 26?
Sharing a post on X, Jammu and Kashmir Education Minister Sakina Itoo wrote, "Keeping the safety and well-being of students, teachers, and their families as our foremost priority, the summer vacation for all Government and recognized private schools in the Kashmir Division and Winter Zones of Jammu Division is hereby extended up to 26th July, 2026. Schools will now reopen on Monday, 27th July, 2026. I request everyone to stay safe, remain vigilant, and follow the advisories issued by the concerned authorities. Wishing everyone good health and safety."
What is the IMD's latest weather forecast for Jammu and Kashmir?
According to the Indian Meteorological Department's weather forecast, fairly Widespread to widespread rainfall is likely over Himachal Pradesh, Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-GilgitBaltistan-Muzaffarabad and Uttarakhand from July 22 to July 28, 2026. The IMD has forecasted that isolated heavy rainfall likely over Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad from July 23 t0 28; Uttarakhand from July 22 t0 28; Punjab on July 23 and on July 25; Haryana Chandigarh & Delhi on July 22; East Rajasthan and West Uttar Pradesh on July 27-28 July; East Uttar Pradesh from July 26 28, and West Rajasthan from July 22 26. Additionally, isolated very heavy rainfall is likely over Himachal Pradesh and Jammu-Kashmir-Ladakh-Gilgit-Baltistan-Muzaffarabad on July 22, Punjab on July 22 and again on July 27 28, Haryana, Chandigarh and Delhi on July 27 28, and East Rajasthan from July 22 26.
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