A heavy rainfall alert has been issued for various parts of the country. Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Goa, and some districts in Uttar Pradesh are facing significant rainfall. Due to this, schools in these states have been closed. Discover the areas where schools will be closed for the next few days.
School Holidays in July: After enduring severe heatwaves from April to June, the country has now welcomed the onset of the monsoon. This year, just as people suffered from the intense summer heat, the rains are wreaking havoc as well. Several states have issued orange and red alerts due to heavy rainfall. Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is experiencing rainfall levels surpassing previous records. Schools in Mumbai and many other cities have been closed due to heavy rainfall.
IMD has raised alarms over intense rainfall expected in Mumbai. Reports indicate a high tide of about 4.40 meters in the sea around 1:57 PM on July 8. As a precautionary measure, all BMC schools, government schools, private schools, and colleges in Mumbai have declared a holiday. Notably, several educational institutions in Mumbai function in two sessions. Consequently, schools in Mumbai will remain shut for both sessions today due to the prevailing weather conditions.
Schools Closed in Mumbai: Mumbai’s emergency services on high alert
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, has addressed concerns over heavy rains, particularly in Mumbai. He informed the media about extensive rainfall today in Mumbai, leading to water accumulation on traffic routes and railway tracks. Emergency services have been placed on high alert in light of this situation. Social media platforms are abuzz with trending photos of Mumbai’s rain, illustrating challenging conditions across many neighborhoods.
Schools Closed in UP: Yellow alert for rain in many districts of Uttar Pradesh
It has been raining heavily in many districts of Uttar Pradesh for 4-5 days. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for rain in 10 districts including eastern UP. At the same time, light to moderate rain has been predicted in more than 40 districts. Classes up to class 8 have been postponed in all schools located in Bareilly, Pilibhit and Shahjahanpur in Uttar Pradesh. Schools will remain closed here till July 9 (UP School Holidays). An order to keep schools closed can be issued in other districts also in view of the rain.
Schools Closed in Uttarakhand: Disaster in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh
A red alert has been issued for heavy rains in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh. In view of the rain, many district magistrates have ordered holidays in schools and Anganwadi centers. The Dehradun District Magistrate has canceled the leave of important employees and officers of all departments related to disaster and relief work in view of heavy rains in the monsoon season. The Char Dham Yatra has also been affected due to rain in the hilly areas.
