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.

Published on: Apr 30, 2024 10:57 AM IST

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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)