Heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an Orange Alert for the national capital. The showers brought relief from the recent humid weather but also caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions across several areas.With rain expected to continue on Friday, July 10, many parents and students are wondering whether schools, colleges and offices in Delhi-NCR will remain closed.Are schools closed in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad on July 10?No. As of now, no official holiday has been announced for schools or colleges in Delhi-NCR on Friday, July 10.There has been no notification from the Delhi Government, Directorate of Education (DoE), Noida (Gautam Buddh Nagar), Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad or other district administrations declaring a holiday due to rain.Schools and colleges are expected to function as per their regular schedule unless fresh orders are issued by the respective authorities.Are offices closed in Delhi-NCR tomorrow?No official work-from-home advisory or office holiday has been announced for government or private offices across Delhi-NCR.Employees are advised to check with their organisations for any company-specific advisories, especially if heavy rain leads to severe traffic congestion or waterlogging.IMD issues Orange Alert for DelhiThe IMD has placed Delhi under an Orange Alert, indicating the likelihood of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and gusty winds.According to the weather department, fairly widespread to widespread rainfall activity is expected to continue over Delhi, Haryana, Chandigarh and western Uttar Pradesh until July 10. A fresh spell of rain is also likely over northeastern Uttar Pradesh until July 13, while eastern Rajasthan may receive significant rainfall on July 9.Authorities have advised residents to remain cautious, avoid unnecessary travel during intense rain spells and follow official weather advisories.Rain disrupts normal life across Delhi-NCRContinuous showers since Wednesday have resulted in waterlogging at several locations, including:New Delhi Railway StationMunirkaMayur ViharNarayanaJanakpuriPragati MaidanSeveral low-lying areas across DelhiThe rain has slowed traffic movement and affected daily commuting in parts of the National Capital Region.Delhi records heavy rainfall at multiple weather stationsAccording to IMD data recorded between 8:30 am on July 8 and 5:30 am on July 9, rainfall varied across Delhi.Some of the highest rainfall totals include:Mehrauli – 83 mmLodi Road – 79 mmPusa – 73 mmChhatarpur – 68 mmMayur Vihar – 66 mmJanakpuri – 62 mmNarayana – 57 mmPragati Maidan – 46 mmNajafgarh – 42 mmMungeshpur – 40 mmJharoda Kalan – 33 mmJafarpur – 6 mmDelhi-NCR weather forecast for July 10Rainfall is expected to continue across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad and other parts of the NCR on Friday. While intermittent showers are likely to keep temperatures in check, residents should be prepared for possible waterlogging, traffic delays and reduced visibility during periods of heavy rain.Parents and commuters are advised to keep an eye on official announcements from the IMD, district administrations and local education departments, as any decision regarding school closures will be communicated through official channels if weather conditions worsen.Disclaimer: This article is based on the latest information available at the time of writing. As of now, no official holiday has been announced for schools, colleges or offices in Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, Faridabad or other parts of the Delhi-NCR. If the Delhi Government, Directorate of Education (DoE), district administrations, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh governments, or any other competent authority issues a notification regarding closures or holidays, this article will be updated accordingly.