Schools in these districts to remain closed on January 24 after rain and snow spell in Uttarakhand
In Uttarakhand, while it has been raining in the plains since Friday morning, heavy snowfall has occurred in the Himalayan regions. While tourists, hotel owners, and farmers are happy with the rain and snowfall, the general public is facing some difficulties.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a forecast for rain and snowfall for tomorrow i.e January 24, 2026. Considering the Meteorological Department’s forecast, the district administrations of Pauri, Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Tehri, Chamoli, Bageshwar and Pithoragarh have ordered the closure of all schools from classes 1 to 12 and Anganwadi centers tomorrow, January 24th, 2026.
मौसम विभाग द्वारा जारी मौसम पूर्वानुमान के दृष्टिगत जनपद देहरादून में दिनांक 24 जनवरी, 2026 (शनिवार) को समस्त शासकीय, अशासकीय/ निजी विद्यालयों (कक्षा 1 से 12 तक संचालित समस्त शैक्षणिक संस्थाओं) एवं समस्त आंगनवाड़ी केन्द्रों में अवकाश घोषित किया गया है। pic.twitter.com/N2498xLPWx
— Uttarakhand DIPR (@DIPR_UK) January 23, 2026
The order issued by the administration states that the Indian Meteorological Department, Dehradun, has issued a forecast for snowfall and rain. Therefore, in order to ensure the safety of students and prevent any untoward incidents, an order is being issued declaring a one-day holiday on January 24th, Saturday, for all government, non-government, and private schools and Anganwadi centers.
मौसम विभाग द्वारा जारी मौसम पूर्वानुमान के दृष्टिगत जनपद पौड़ी गढ़वाल में दिनांक 24 जनवरी, 2026 (शनिवार) को समस्त शासकीय, अशासकीय/ निजी विद्यालयों (कक्षा 1 से 12 तक संचालित समस्त शैक्षणिक संस्थाओं) एवं समस्त आंगनवाड़ी केन्द्रों में अवकाश घोषित किया गया है। pic.twitter.com/MjUEi8gSEm
— Uttarakhand DIPR (@DIPR_UK) January 23, 2026
Heavy snowfall has been occurring in many parts of Uttarakhand since Friday morning. Due to the snowfall, several main and rural roads have also been closed. However, the administration had already made preparations, and efforts are being made to immediately reopen the roads wherever they are blocked due to snowfall. In many places, the administration has already deployed JCBs (excavators).
