Schools, Colleges to Remain Closed in J&K’s Ramban on Monday Due to Rains
The latest update from Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district has brought some relief to students and parents, as all government and private schools, colleges, and technical education institutions have been ordered to remain closed on Monday due to inclement weather and heavy rains. This decision was taken by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Ramban, as per his tweet on Sunday.
As the region battles with the aftermath of a cloudburst, landslides, and flash floods, the DC’s decision to close educational institutions comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and teachers. The heavy rains have already claimed three lives and over 100 people have been rescued from the affected areas.
The situation in Ramban has been critical, with reports of widespread damage to infrastructure, including roads and buildings. The flash floods have also disrupted communication services, making it difficult for people to stay in touch with their loved ones.
The DC’s tweet, which was widely shared on social media, read, “In view of the inclement weather and heavy rains, all government and private schools, colleges, and technical education institutions of the district will remain closed on Monday. Safety of students and staff is our top priority.”
The decision to close educational institutions comes as a huge relief to students, parents, and teachers, who were worried about the safety of the students. The region has been experiencing heavy rainfall since Saturday, which has led to widespread disruption of normal life.
The Ramban district administration has been working tirelessly to rescue those stranded and provide relief to the affected families. The administration has also set up relief camps to provide shelter and food to those who have been displaced due to the floods.
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the region, warning of heavy rainfall and flash floods. The IMD has also predicted that the situation may worsen in the coming days, making it essential for the administration to take precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the people.
As the region battles with the aftermath of the floods, the authorities are working to restore normalcy and provide relief to the affected families. The closure of educational institutions is a crucial step in ensuring the safety of students and staff, and it is expected that the situation will return to normal once the weather improves.
In a related development, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has announced that it will provide financial assistance to those affected by the floods. The administration has also set up a control room to monitor the situation and provide assistance to those in need.
The situation in Ramban is being closely monitored by the authorities, who are working to ensure that the people are provided with all necessary support and assistance. The closure of educational institutions is a precautionary measure that has been taken to ensure the safety of students and staff, and it is expected that the situation will return to normal once the weather improves.
