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Nanded, Latur Close Educational Institutions Saturday After Orange Rain Alert

Officials cite torrential-rain forecasts, high river levels, full reservoirs.

Overview

  • The closure covers anganwadis, government and private schools, Zilla Parishad and municipal schools, aided and unaided institutions, ashram schools, colleges, private coaching classes, and vocational training centres.
  • District Collectors Rahul Kardile in Nanded and Varsha Thakur-Ghuge in Latur issued the orders as a precaution.
  • The Mumbai Regional Meteorological Centre warned of likely torrential rain in parts of both districts under an orange alert.
  • Irrigation projects are operating at full capacity and major rivers are above warning levels, prompting risk-reduction steps for students and staff.
  • The Maharashtra Public Service Commission postponed the Civil Services Gazetted Preliminary Exam from September 28 to November 9.