Are Schools Closed Today in Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad?

As Delhi, Noida and Ghaziabad welcome another spell of heavy rain, parents and students are worried if the schools will be closed today (October 8). Here’s what we know…Delhi NCR region has been experiencing heavy rains since the beginning of this week. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert for Delhi for “multiple spells” of light to moderate showers across the capital on Monday. The met department has predicted “generally cloudy sky with moderate rain” today, accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds at a speed of 30-40 kmph.In Noida, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a forecast indicating that the sky is expected to remain generally cloudy over the coming days, with intermittent spells of light to moderate rainfall affecting several parts of the city. These showers are likely to be accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds, creating potentially unstable weather conditions in the region. According to the IMD, the rainfall is expected to persist primarily till Tuesday, bringing some relief to the parched areas.Also Read | Schools To Remain Closed in Darjeeling From October 8 to 10 However, from Wednesday, October 8 onwards, the weather is expected to improve significantly, with skies turning mostly clear and stable, providing a much-awaited break from the wet and stormy conditions.As of now, the Directorate of Education (DoE) or the Delhi Government has not issued any notice about schools and colleges being closed in the Delhi region. The Haryana government (Gurugram) District Administrators for the Gautam Buddha Nagar (Noida and Greater Noida) have also not issued any such advisory or notice for students and schools. However, students and parents should individually get in contact with schools to ensure they have the latest information available. Even if the government does not issue any notice for school holiday, some schools might choose to conduct online classes.