Himachal Pradesh
Schools and colleges were shut in Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una and Solan districts after local meteorological office has issued a yellow warning for heavy rain. Also, 484 roads, including two national highways, were closed for vehicular traffic.
Among these, 245 roads were closed in Mandi district and 102 in the adjoining Kullu. The National Highway 154 A connecting Chamba and Pathankot, and the NH 305, connecting Aut and Sainj, were also closed, the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) said.
Between June 20, the onset of monsoon, and August 24, at least 155 people have died in Himachal Pradesh in rain-related incidents, while 37 have gone missing, the SEOC said.
The state has witnessed 77 flash floods, 40 cloudbursts and 79 major landslides so far. The state has incurred losses to the tune of Rs 2,348 crore in rain-related incidents.
Jammu
All government and private schools will remain closed in Jammu division due to bad weather conditions. The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) postponed class 10 and 11 examinations.
The weather office has forecast moderate to intense rainfall with possibility of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides in high altitude areas till August 27.
It said the decision to postpone the examination was taken in view of severe inclement weather prevailing across the region.
“New dates for the postponed exams will be notified separately,” the JKBOSE said.
Jaipur
District Collector Jitendra Soni has ordered all government and private schools to remain shut for two days — August 25 and 26.
The capital is reeling under rain leading to waterlogging in several areas. Roads in many parts of the city were submerged, with water levels reaching knee height.
Power outages were also reported in several areas due to faults in transformers and power lines.
The weather centre has predicted that the heavy rain may continue in some areas of the state for the next three to four days.
