Himachal Pradesh school holiday: All government and private educational institutions remain closed today, July 21, 2026, across several high-risk districts of Himachal Pradesh following a Red Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The precautionary measure has been taken in view of forecasts of extremely heavy monsoon rainfall, flash floods and landslides that could affect public safety.

The weather activity is expected to intensify on July 19, with the IMD issuing an orange alert for Kangra, Mandi and Shimla for heavy to very heavy rainfall

Heavy showers lashed parts of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra and Chamba districts on Saturday, prompting the Shimla Meteorological Centre to issue an orange alert for heavy to very…