Himachal Pradesh schools, colleges to remain closed today due to heavy rains

Himachal Pradesh schools, colleges to remain closed today due to heavy rains

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New Delhi, Updated on Aug 16, 2023 12:17 IST
IMD has forcasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours in several parts of Himachal Pradesh. Due to the bad weather, the schools and colleges of the state are closed today, August 16, 2023. Therefore, considering the above, the Government of Himachal Pradesh orders to keep all schools and colleges (Government as well as Private) close

IMD has forcasted heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours in several parts of Himachal Pradesh. Due to the bad weather, the schools and colleges of the state are closed today, August 16, 2023. 

Himachal Pradesh schools, colleges to remain closed today due to heavy rains

The state government has ordered that all schools and colleges will remain closed in the Himachal Pradesh on August 16, 2023. 

"Weather conditions in the most parts of Himachal Pradesh are still inclement; & whereas, it is bieng felt that it would be in the interest of student's safety that school/colleges remain closed for another one day. Therefore, considering the above, the Government of Himachal Pradesh orders to keep all schools and colleges (Government as well as Private) closed on dated August 16, 2023," reads the official notification.

In wake of the extreme adverse weather conditions, Himachal Pradesh University also suspended all teaching activities till August 19, and the university library is closed till August 20. However, the staff members, both teaching and non-teaching are required to attend the university.

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“Due to torrential rains, various landslides, blockage of roads and keeping in view the safety and security of students, the Vice-Chancellor has ordered that the teaching activities in H.P. University will remain suspended till 19-08-2023. The H.P. University Library shall also remain closed up to 20-08-2023. The teaching and non-teaching staff will continue to attend University as usual,” the notification reads, as reported by Times Now News.

As per reports, a landslide occurred in the Summer Hill region of Himachal Pradesh's Shimla on Wednesday.

After the incident, a search and rescue operation was initiated. Sniffer dogs and rescue personnel were present at the location.

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