Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Kashmir

The water level in water bodies across Kashmir has been rising due to the continuous rainfall, according to officials.

By Chayanika Das
Published on Apr 30, 2024 10:57 am IST 10 Photos
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Authorities in Kashmir announced the closure of all schools in the valley on Tuesday as a precautionary measure in view of the rising water level in rivers and streams due to incessant rainfall over the past three days.(AP)

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Vehicles drive through the water logging Boulevard road on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinaga.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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The University of Kashmir has also postponed all examinations that were scheduled to be held on Tuesday.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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While the Pohru Nallah in Kupwara district is under a danger warning, other water bodies in the valley, like the Jhelum river, are below the alert level.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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The meteorological department has forecast wet weather till Tuesday evening.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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