Srinagar: In view of prevailing weather conditions, all schools of Kashmir division will remain closed tomorrow (Tuesday), officials said.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir VK Bidhuri said that after ascertaining the prevailing weather conditions all schools will remain closed on April 30, tomorrow.
“All educational institutions of Kashmir valley will remain closed tomorrow in view of prevailing weather conditions,” Div Com Kashmir said.
Earlier in the day, in the face of heavy rainfall, authorities in north Kashmir’s border district of Kupwara suspended classes in schools as a precautionary measure.
Water levels in water bodies across Kashmir have been rising due to the continuous rainfall over the past 48 hours. A danger warning has been issued for Pohru Nallah in Kupwara, according to officials.
The water level in other water bodies, including the Jhelum River, is still below the alert mark.
“In view of inclement weather and an avalanche warning issued by the Jammu and Kashmir State Disaster Management Authority (JKSDMA), class work in all schools across the district is suspended on 29-4-2024 as a precautionary measure for the safety of students,” an official said.
However, teaching and non-teaching staff shall attend their duties to monitor the situation and ensure the safety of assets of their respective schools, he said.
The meteorological department has forecast wet weather till Tuesday evening.
“The weather will improve from Tuesday. The weather will be generally dry with no major activity from May 1 to May 5,” a Met department official said.
