Rajasthan: Schools to remain closed in Jaipur city, Jaipur rural on August 12 due to heavy rain
Aug 11, 2024
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], August 11 : In view of the heavy rainfall, authorities in Rajasthan have announced that all government and non-government schools in Jaipur city and Jaipur rural areas, from classes 1 to 12, will be closed on Monday.
In an order, Office of Chief District Education Officer stated, "In view of the heavy rainfall in Jaipur city and Jaipur rural areas, as per the instructions of the District Collector of Jaipur, all government and non-government schools in Jaipur city and Jaipur rural, from classes 1 to 12, will remain closed on August 12, 2024. All school principals are requested to ensure compliance with this order."
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued heavy rainfall warnings for several regions in Rajasthan, as the state braces for another spell of intense monsoon showers.
A red alert has been issued in Sawai Madhopur, Karoli and Bharatpur. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted, along with thunderstorms at isolated places in these areas. As per the IMD, waterlogging is also expected in the areas which could affect the daily lives of the people.
Additionally, an orange alert has been predicted in Jaipur City, Alwar, Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu, Dhaulpur, Dausa-Srinagar, Bikaner, Tonk and Hanumangarh. Light to medium rainfall can be expected in these areas along with heavy rainfall at isolated places. The IMD has warned of the flooding of the drainage places in these areas.
A yellow alert has also been issued in Kota, Boondi, Nagaur, Bhilwada, Bara and Chittorgarh. The areas could expect light to medium rainfall.
The alerts come as the monsoon season continues to bring widespread rainfall across the country, with Rajasthan being one of the latest areas to be affected.
Residents are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions in light of the heavy rainfall predictions.
The IMD has advised the residents of the city to not seek shelter under trees. Additionally, the residents have also been advised to stay away from the drains and to not go out if necessary.
On August 1, three individuals, including a seven-year-old girl, went missing and were feared to have drowned after rainwater inundated the basement of a residence in Jaipur, Rajasthan, causing flooding, police said.
