NEW DELHI: The Delhi government has declared a holiday for all private and government schools on Thursday due to severe rainfall. Education Minister Atishi shared the news on social media, explaining that schools will remain closed to address the impact of Wednesday’s heavy rain and the forecast of continued downpours. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that Delhi is experiencing clouds converging from all directions, with widespread light to moderate rainfall expected and intense rain rates of 3-5 cm/hr possible in the next two hours.
Uttarakhand: The Uttarakhand government has also announced a school closure following the IMD's forecast of very heavy rainfall from July 31 to August 3. An orange alert has been issued, and all schools from classes 1 to 12 will be closed on August 1. The IMD expects heavy rain to continue across the state until August 3.
Delhi Government Measures: The IMD forecasts continued rainy conditions in Delhi until August 5. On Wednesday, Mayur Vihar in East Delhi recorded 119 mm of rain between 8:30 am and 8:30 pm, while Noida saw 118 mm, according to the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting. Delhi Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena has urged officials to remain vigilant, especially in waterlogging-prone areas, including those with coaching centres, to minimize public inconvenience.
Districts with School Closures:
Ghaziabad: Schools are closed until August 2 due to traffic diversions. Muzaffarnagar: All educational institutions have been closed since July 26. Saharanpur: Schools and colleges are closed from July 26 to August 2. Meerut: Schools and colleges are closed from July 26 to August 2. Hapur: All schools, both government and private, are closed for safety. Haridwar: Schools and Anganwadi centres will be closed on August 2 due to the Kanwar fair, with holidays announced on July 27.Latest Updates:
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