India, July 10 -- Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and lightning is likely to continue across Delhi-NCR on Friday, July 10, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to issue an orange alert for Delhi, Ghaziabad and Faridabad. Noida and Gurugram remain under a yellow alert for heavy rain.

The weather warning comes after relentless showers through most of Thursday disrupted normal life across the region, causing widespread waterlogging, traffic congestion and delays in several areas.

As rain is expected to persist, many parents and students have been seeking clarity on whether schools, colleges and offices will remain open on July 10.

Among the major NCR cities, schools in Ghaziabad have been ordered shut due to ext...