Heavy rainfall forces school closure in Kashmir

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By Chayanika Das

Published on Apr 30, 2024 10:57 am IST

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

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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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The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, issued the order to suspend classes in all schools up to the higher secondary level on Tuesday.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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The step has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the incessant rainfall, according to the order.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

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The water level of river Jhelum rises after rains lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir for the second consecutive day in Srinagar.(PTI)

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The meteorological department said, "The weather will improve from tomorrow. The weather will be generally dry with no major activity from May 1 to May 5."(AP)

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Earlier in the day, heavy rainfall in Kupwara district forced authorities to suspend classes in schools.(AP)

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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.

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)

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

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

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)

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

The Directorate of School Education, Kashmir, issued the order to suspend classes in all schools up to the higher secondary level on Tuesday.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

The step has been taken as a precautionary measure in view of the incessant rainfall, according to the order.(HT Photo/Waseem Andrabi)

The water level of river Jhelum rises after rains lashed many parts of Jammu and Kashmir for the second consecutive day in Srinagar.(PTI)

The meteorological department said, "The weather will improve from tomorrow. The weather will be generally dry with no major activity from May 1 to May 5."(AP)

Earlier in the day, heavy rainfall in Kupwara district forced authorities to suspend classes in schools.(AP)

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