Heavy Rain: For the safety of students, schools locked due to bad weather in Jammu

News India Live, Digital Desk: Heavy Rain: On August 18, all government and private schools were closed due to bad weather conditions in Jammu region. The Deputy Commissioner took this decision to ensure the safety of students and teachers, as torrential rains and other related difficulties were seen in many areas. The announcement has been made amid the ongoing weather conditions in the district. In view of the change, possible landslides and waterlogging, the education department and the district administration jointly issued an order to keep all primary, middle and higher secondary schools closed for a day. The authorities have appealed to parents and schools to follow the safety guidelines and ensure the safety of their children. The weather department has estimated more rain and related threats in the area, making this step necessary. Especially in remote and hilly areas, where slippery and traffic obstacles on the roads become common, children and school staff reaching school can be risky. To ensure that children are safe and any accident can be avoided, the local administration has appealed to the public to pay attention to the latest weather updates and advice issued by the authorities in any emergency. If the normal situation is restored, the schools will be announced to reopen.