All Schools, Colleges to Remain Shut on April 21 in J&K’s Ramban
The ongoing spell of inclement weather in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district has led to the closure of all educational institutions on April 21. The decision was taken as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff members following flash floods caused by heavy rainfall in the region.
According to reports, a cloudburst near Chenab Bridge in Dharamkund resulted in the loss of three lives and damaged several houses in the area. The incident also led to the displacement of many families, who are currently taking shelter in nearby relief camps.
In a bid to rescue those stranded, police teams were deployed in the affected areas, and nearly 100 people were rescued from the flash flood-hit regions. The rescue operations are still ongoing, with relief and damage assessment efforts being carried out by authorities.
The decision to close all schools and colleges in Ramban district was taken after a high-level meeting between officials and district administration. The meeting was convened to assess the situation and take necessary measures to ensure the safety of students and staff members.
“We have decided to close all educational institutions in Ramban district on April 21 as a precautionary measure,” said the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ramban district. “The safety of our students and staff members is our top priority, and we cannot take any risks in the current situation.”
The DC also appealed to parents to ensure that their children are kept indoors and not allowed to venture out during the day. “We urge parents to take necessary precautions to ensure their children’s safety and not to send them to school on April 21,” the DC said.
The heavy rainfall and flash floods have caused widespread damage to infrastructure and property in Ramban district. The authorities are working tirelessly to restore normalcy to the affected areas and to provide relief to those who have been displaced.
The closure of educational institutions is a significant disruption to the academic calendar in Ramban district, but authorities are keen to ensure that students and staff members are safe and secure. The district administration is monitoring the situation closely and will review the situation before taking a decision on reopening schools and colleges.
In the meantime, students and staff members are advised to stay indoors and not to venture out during the day. The district administration has also set up helplines to provide assistance to those affected by the flash floods and heavy rainfall.
As the situation in Ramban district continues to unfold, the authorities are working around the clock to provide relief and support to those affected. The closure of educational institutions is a necessary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff members, and it is hoped that normalcy will be restored soon.
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