Ghaziabad schools closed today: Classes up to 12 suspended due to heavy rain; IMD issues alert across Uttar Pradesh
The closure order was issued after many school buses began their morning runs. Following the announcement, many schools notified parents and students about the holiday and advised children to stay home, stay safe, and use the day to complete pending homework.
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IMD predicts widespread rainfall in Uttar Pradesh as well as thunderstorms and lightning in many areas. According to the meteorological department, 71 districts in the state recorded rainfall in the last 24 hours, indicating that the monsoon season is active.
IMD on Thursday issued heavy rainfall warning for Ghaziabad, Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida), Muzaffarnagar, Saharanpur, Shamli, Bijnor, Meerut, Hapur, Bulandshahr, Amroha, Sambhal, Moradabad, Rampur, Pilibhit, Bareilly, Badaun, Shahjahanpur, Lakhimpur Kheri, Lucknow, Sitapur, Hardoi, Unnao,. Barabanki, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Hamirpur and Jalaun. Heavy rainfall is expected in these districts during the day.
The meteorological department also warned of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning in many parts of the state and warned citizens to be careful during periods of heavy rainfall.
Also Read: Delhi flight advisory Apart from Ghaziabad, authorities in Mathura and Hathras also announced the closure of schools up to Class 8 on Thursday due to adverse weather conditions. Students in these districts were advised to stay indoors until the weather improves.
The latest school closures come as monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life in Uttar Pradesh. Authorities urged residents to follow official weather warnings and avoid unnecessary travel in areas receiving heavy rainfall.
