In the wake of the continuous spell of heavy rain in north India and adjoining areas, schools in Chandigarh have been closed for the next two days, officials said on Sunday.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah held separate telephonic conversations with the Chief Ministers of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh on Sunday and took stock about the losses incurred in both states due to heavy rains. During the calls, the Home Minister assured them of all possible assistance fr
The diplomatic enclave housing foreign missions in Chanakyapuri and other areas housing VIPs were inundated as the national capital on Sunday witnessed unprecedented rain, shattering a 41-year record.
Amid the continuous heavy rainfall in the region, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued orders for all officers to remain vigilant. The Punjab Police have taken extensive measures to tackle any potential flood-related emergencies, according to the Director General of Police (DGP)
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said, "In view of the heavy rains in the state, all government and private educational institutions recognized by the state government will remain closed on July 10 and 11."
Heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir led to a rise in the water level of River Jhelum, triggering panic among locals living on the banks and other adjoining areas.
"In view of the torrential rains lashing Delhi for the last 2 days and warnings from the Meteorological Department, all schools in Delhi are being closed for a day tomorrow," Kejriwal said in a tweet in Hindi on Sunday.
Due to continuous heavy rainfall and inclement weather conditions in several districts of Himachal Pradesh, train services on the Shimla-Kalka route have been suspended, an official said on Sunday.