The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues a red alert for heavy rainfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh, prompting precautionary action by local authorities. All sources report that the red warning covers Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts. The alert is scheduled for July 20 and July 21, with coverage that includes these districts on both days, and one report extending the second day’s warning to Kullu as well. In response to the forecast, schools are closed across the affected districts on July 21. The Times of India adds that precautionary shutdowns apply to educational institutions in Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Sirmaur, and that any examinations planned for these districts are postponed. It also reports that teaching and non-teaching staff are granted leave, though they may be required for emergency duties. Other districts outside the alert area are reported as remaining open, with authorities allowed to suspend classes if conditions worsen. The reporting centers on the IMD warning and the related school closures, without detailing any specific incidents in the excerpts provided.