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Heavy rainfall has forced Rajasthan to shut schools in 10 districts following a tragic school collapse in Jhalawar. The Met Department has issued Red and Orange Alerts for multiple regions. Authorities have suspended five teachers and ordered a high-level probe into the incident. Parents are advised to stay updated as the situation remains under close watch.

Key Points: Rajasthan Schools Shut in 10 Districts Amid Heavy Rain Alerts

  • Red Alert issued for Baran, Bharatpur, Jhalawar, and Karauli
  • Seven children killed in Jhalawar school collapse
  • Five teachers suspended pending investigation
  • Schools shut in Tonk, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, and more
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Heavy rain alert in Rajasthan: Schools closed in 10 districts amid safety concerns

Rajasthan closes schools in 10 districts as heavy rain triggers safety concerns following a tragic school collapse in Jhalawar.

"Complaints about the unsafe structure had been repeatedly ignored by officials. – Local Residents"

Jaipur, July 28

Due to a new weather system, many districts of Rajasthan have been experiencing continuous heavy rainfall for the past two days. The Meteorological Department has issued alerts for further heavy rains in the coming 48 hours, prompting precautionary measures across the state. As a result, school holidays have been declared in 10 districts.

A Red Alert has been issued for extremely heavy rain in Baran, Bharatpur, Jhalawar, and Karauli on Monday.

Meanwhile, an Orange Alert is in effect for Alwar, Banswara, Bundi, Chittorgarh, Dausa, Dholpur, Dungarpur, Kota, Pratapgarh, and Sawai Madhopur, while a Yellow Alert has been issued for Ajmer, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi, Tonk, Udaipur, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jalore, Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, and Sriganganagar.

The heightened alert comes in the wake of a tragic incident on Friday, when the wall and roof of a government school in Piplodi village, Jhalawar district, collapsed due to incessant rain, claiming the lives of seven children and injuring 21 others.

Local residents and parents asserted that complaints about the unsafe structure had been repeatedly ignored by officials.

Five teachers, including headmaster Meena Garg, have been suspended by the Education Department pending further investigation. A high-level enquiry has been ordered by the state Education Minister, with instructions to provide urgent medical care and reassess school infrastructure across Rajasthan.

District Collector Ajay Singh Rathore confirmed that this school was not previously flagged as dangerous despite broader directives to compile a list of dilapidated buildings.

The incident has sent shockwaves across the state and prompted urgent safety measures.

To avoid any recurrence of such accidents, the administration has acted swiftly to close schools in vulnerable areas.

Meanwhile, in Tonk, Dungarpur, Chittorgarh, Beawar, Pratapgarh, Dungarpur, and Baran, schools will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday.

Further, in Ajmer, schools were closed on Monday, in Dholpur, schools will remain closed for three days starting from Monday while in Jhalawar, all schools will remain shut from July 28 to August 2 due to persistent heavy rainfall and safety concerns.

Authorities are on high alert, and parents have been advised to stay updated through official channels. The situation is being closely monitored, and further decisions will be made based on evolving weather conditions.

- IANS

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Priya S
Good decision to close schools. Safety first! But what about online classes? My daughter is in 10th standard and board exams are coming. Government should arrange some alternative learning methods during such emergencies.
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Ananya R
Heartbreaking news from Jhalawar 💔 My prayers with the affected families. The suspended teachers are just scapegoats - the real culprits are the corrupt officials who sanctioned substandard construction projects.
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Vikram M
Rajasthan government is doing the right thing by being proactive now. Last year we saw similar situations in Maharashtra and Kerala. Climate change is making monsoons unpredictable - we need permanent solutions.
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Sarah B
As someone who lived in Jaipur for 3 years, I've seen how quickly flooding can happen. The administration should also focus on improving drainage systems - many areas get waterlogged even with moderate rain.
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Karthik V
While safety measures are important, I hope the government doesn't overreact and keep schools closed unnecessarily. Education loss is real - my son has already missed 15 days this monsoon season.
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Meera T
The meteorological department deserves appreciation for accurate forecasts. Their early warnings are saving lives. More investment needed in weather prediction technology across India!

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