Schools in Gujarat closed today and holidays announced due to heavy rains
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Considering the heavy rains in the state, Gujarat Education Minister Praful Pansheriya has announced school holidays Torrential rains will be recorded in all districts today, August 27. All primary schools in the state will remain closed today. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted that Gujarat will experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for the next 2-3 days.
The announcement comes after considering the fact that the state has been witnessing heavy rainfall for the past two days. The rains have led to flooding in parts of Gujarat and forced hundreds of residents to shift to safer places. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has carried out relief and rescue operations in Valsad where heavy rainfall has led to flood-like situations.
“The water level rose in the morning, resulting in water entering the Hanuman Bhagda and Valsad area, disrupting road connectivity. We rescued a pregnant woman and are distributing food and relief material,” NDRF inspector Ramesh Kumar told ANI on Monday. Meanwhile, the water level of the Sardar Sarovar dam on the Narmada has risen due to continuous rainfall, officials said.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel held a high-level meeting on August 26 to assess the impact of heavy rains.
During the meeting, Chief Minister Patel urged safe evacuation of people from low-lying areas. He instructed district revenue collectors and municipal commissioners that the government’s first priority should be to prevent loss of lives and livestock.
There is no updated information as of yet on whether schools will remain closed tomorrow. Students and parents are advised to contact schools to ensure they receive updates.
(With contributions from ANI)
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