Schools closed in Dehradun, Mumbai, Pune amid heavy rainfall

Schools in Dehradun, Mumbai, and Pune have closed due to severe weather warnings from the IMD. The Red Alert in Mumbai has prompted the BMC to declare a holiday for all educational institutions.

Schools closed in Dehradun, Mumbai, and Pune due to severe weather warnings from the IMD. The Red Alert for Mumbai has led to a holiday for all educational institutions. (Representative image/ file)

Schools have been ordered to pause offline classes in Dehradun, Mumbai, and Pune following severe weather warnings issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The IMD’s red alert for Mumbai has led the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) to declare a holiday for all schools and colleges within its jurisdiction. The BMC has instructed schools and teachers to inform parents about the school shutdown and ensure proper coordination at the school level. Emergency services are on standby to address any adverse situations due to the heavy rainfall forecasted for the region.

Due to incessant rains in the state, the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) rescheduled papers to be held on Friday, in an ongoing repeaters examination for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).

It will now be held on July 31 in the morning session. Whereas for HSC, exams three papers were scheduled to be held on Friday – Commerce and Management, Food Technology and MCVC paper 2, in morning session – from 11am to 1pm. All these papers will now be held on August 9 in the same session.

In Dehradun, authorities have ordered school shut down as the city prepares for heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Parents have been advised to keep their children at home and avoid unnecessary travel. The state government is monitoring the situation closely and has assured residents that all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure public safety.

Pune has also seen school and colleges shutdown as a precaution against the anticipated heavy downpour. Local authorities have issued warnings about the potential for severe weather conditions and have advised residents to stay indoors. Schools in Pune are actively communicating with parents to ensure the safety of students during this period.

School administrations across Dehradun, Mumbai, and Pune are working closely with local authorities to manage the situation effectively. The decision for school shut down is a proactive measure to protect students and staff from potential harm. Residents in Dehradun, Mumbai, and Pune are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and adhere to advisories issued by local authorities.

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Additionally, as per reports, in view of Kanwar yatra, Uttar Pradesh’s Hapur administration has also declared a holiday for all government and private schools from July 26 till August 2. ” From 26th July to 2nd August, all the govt and private schools have been given holiday. This is done to ensure that nobody faces any issues while travelling,” said Prerna Sharma, District Magistrate, Hapur.