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Uttar Pradesh Districts Keep Schools Closed Over Monsoon Flood Risks

Relief centres operate under ministerial oversight after the IMD forecast continued heavy rainfall.

Overview

  • The District Magistrate of Prayagraj ordered all schools to remain closed until August 7, covering government, aided, ICSE and CBSE institutions in both Hindi and English mediums.
  • Varanasi schools are shut on August 5 and 6 for students from pre-primary through Class 12 across all educational boards.
  • Jalaun and Lakhimpur Kheri administrations declared holidays for pre-primary through eighth grade on August 5 and 6 in response to rising water levels.
  • Flood relief centres and night shelters have been established in affected districts to support families displaced by waterlogging.
  • Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has dispatched ministers to inspect relief camps and oversee aid distribution in flood-affected areas.