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Goa Schools Closed as IMD Raises Orange Alert for Heavy Rain

Director Shailesh Zingde ordered the one-day closure through a circular emphasizing student safety ahead of the forecast deluge

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Overview

  • The India Meteorological Department issued an orange alert for July 4, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Goa
  • State Education Director Shailesh Zingde declared a holiday for all schools via an official circular citing the IMD warning
  • Teachers deputed for training are required to attend sessions despite the closure, while other staff and students must remain home
  • Authorities have urged everyone to avoid flooded streets, riverbanks and other potentially hazardous areas during the downpours
  • A yellow alert forecasting moderate showers from July 5 to July 9 remains in effect with safety advisories still in place