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Are schools shut in Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Dehradun over rain today? Check city-wise status
As rain lashed parts of the national capital, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city.
Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to massive rain Thursday morning that triggered waterlogging in several areas. The same day came as a relief for Mumbai after days of incessant monsoon showers that had caused waterlogging and traffic snarls.
On the other hand, Uttarakhand's Dehradun also witnessed another rainy morning. Track live updates for July 9 rain here.
Delhi-NCR schools open or shut?
As rain lashed the national capital, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city. Meanwhile, the ongoing downpour has led to waterlogging, disrupting daily commutes and routines.
In Noida's Sector 115, roads were submerged; similar conditions were reported in Ghaziabad, where submerged roads led to traffic snarls.
Visuals from Mehrauli–Badarpur Road:
As Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad and adjoining areas get battered with rain, there is no order yet about the closure of schools in these places.
"The Delhi Government is working on a war footing to tackle the waterlogging situation. All government agencies are on high alert following orders from Chief Minister Rekha Gupta," according to ANI, the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) stated.
Teams from the Public Works Department (PWD), Delhi Jal Board, and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) have been deployed across the national capital to clear waterlogged points and ensure a smooth flow of traffic.
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Are schools open in Mumbai?
The IMD has predicted a generally cloudy sky with intermittent light to moderate rainfall in Mumbai and suburbs during the day.
Furthermore, heavy rainfall is likely at isolated places, accompanied by lightning, thunder and occasional gusty winds reaching speeds of 40-50 kmph, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) said, according to news agency PTI.
All schools and colleges in Mumbai remained closed on Tuesday as a precautionary measure. However, for Thursday, there is no clarity yet.
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Schools shut in Dehradun?
Dehradun also woke up to a rainy Thursday morning. Watch visuals:
Notably, all government, government-aided and private schools, along with Anganwadi centres, across Dehradun will remain closed on Thursday after the IMD issued an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall, PTI reported.
The District Magistrate and the District Disaster Management Authority announced the holiday on July 9 (Thursday) for all schools from classes 1 to 12 and all Anganwadi centres.
