Weather update: Schools closed today in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram due to heavy rain

New Delhi: All schools in Delhi and its adjoining NCR cities of Gurugram and Noida have been closed on Monday in view of heavy rains in the region, according to officials. Schools will remain closed in Ghaziabad for two days due to rain and then till July 17 due to Kanwar Yatra. The administration had earlier announced closure of schools till Sunday due to the Kanwar Yatra.

water logging in delhi

Torrential rains lashed most parts of north and northwest India, including the National Capital Region, since Saturday, causing water-logging, flash floods, house collapses and human casualties. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that a notice has been sent to the heads of the city’s schools, stating that all government and private schools will remain closed for students on Monday.

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However, teachers have been instructed to attend school as usual. “In view of the torrential rains since Friday and the Orange Alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD), it is directed that all government and private schools will remain closed for students on July 10 (Monday). Students are informed Well, let them know about the leave in advance so that they don’t feel left out, says a circular from the Directorate of Education (DOE).

“All principals and teachers will attend schools as usual. All offices will also function,” he said. Schools in neighboring Noida and Greater Noida will also remain closed on Monday.

Gautam Budh Nagar District Magistrate Manish Kumar Verma tweeted, “Classes 1 to 12 in all district board schools will remain closed on July 10 in view of heavy rains in the district.”

congestion in gurugram

Heavy rains led to severe waterlogging and traffic jams in several parts of Gurugram, with the administration advising corporate houses to work from home on Monday and schools to declare holiday.

“All government and private schools (including play schools etc.) falling in Gurugram district are hereby directed to remain closed tomorrow i.e. 10th July in the larger public interest and for the safety of the students,” said the District Collector and District President. Disaster Management Authority Nishant Kumar Yadav said in an order.

School-college closed in Ghaziabad

Due to rain in Ghaziabad, schools and colleges have been closed till Tuesday. Although they will not open before July 17, the district administration has announced their closure till July 15, a Saturday, due to the large number of ‘Kawad’ pilgrims expected. City Magistrate Shubhangi Shukla told PTI that most of the roads in Ghaziabad have been closed for vehicular traffic for the convenience of the pilgrims.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said Delhi recorded 153 mm of rain in the 24 hours ending 8:30 am on Sunday, the highest in a single day in July since 1982.

The interaction between a Western Disturbance and monsoon winds is causing intense rainfall over northwest India, including Delhi, which received its first “very heavy” rainfall of the season on Saturday. Meanwhile, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi also announced that all schools run by the civic body will remain closed on Monday.

“In view of the torrential rains since Friday and Orange Alert by IMD, all MCD schools will remain closed tomorrow (Monday, 10/07/2023). Orders issued. Parents and students to be informed in advance so that students Don’t step out,” Mayor Shelley Oberoi tweeted along with a relevant order.

Delhi’s primary weather station Safdarjung Observatory recorded 153 mm of rain in the 24-hour period ending 8:30 am on Sunday, the highest since July 25, 1982, when it recorded 169.9 mm of rain in 24 hours, a senior IMD official said. Is. ,