SRINAGAR: Authorities on Wednesday ordered the closure of all government and private schools in Doda district and most parts of Kishtwar district as continuous heavy rainfall and worsening weather conditions raised safety concerns across the region.
In Kishtwar, the Chief Education Officer (CEO), acting on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner, ordered the suspension of classes in most parts of the district due to slippery roads and the threat of shooting stones. However, schools within Kishtwar town, from Malipeth to Cherhar, have been exempted from the order and will remain open.
The administration said official work in educational institutions, wherever applicable, would continue as usual and advised residents to avoid unnecessary travel in vulnerable areas until weather conditions improve.
In Doda district, all government and private schools were directed to remain closed because of persistent rainfall and adverse weather conditions. The authorities, however, instructed schools to continue online classes according to the prescribed schedule.
Students and parents have been urged to follow all advisories issued by the district administration and school authorities.
Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall and scattered thunderstorms across Jammu and Kashmir over the coming days, with the wet spell expected to intensify on July 30 and July 31.
The weather department has warned of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by lightning and gusty winds, cautioning that vulnerable areas could witness localised flash floods, cloudbursts and landslides.
