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Cold wave grips Bihar; Patna records dip in minimum temperature for 5th straight day

Patna, Dec 22: The state capital witnessed a drop in minimum temperature for the fifth consecutive day on Monday, as the absence of sunshine throughout the previous day intensified the cold conditions. The Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold day warning for Patna.

Cambodia: Over 500 schools in border provinces closed due to clashes with Thailand

Phnom Penh, Dec 9: Cambodia said on Tuesday that a total of 514 schools in border provinces have been shut down due to ongoing border clashes with Thailand.

Over 20 schools closed as catastrophic fire danger warning issued for east Australia

Sydney, Nov 26: More than 20 schools in the eastern Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have been closed after authorities warned of a catastrophic fire danger amid extreme heat and strong winds.

IMD warns of heavy rain in eight TN districts today

Chennai, Nov 18: Heavy rain is forecast on Tuesday across eight districts of southern Tamil Nadu, as weather patterns remain influenced by a strengthening low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing a weather warning for those districts.

Over 70 Australian schools closed due to possible asbestos contamination

Canberra, Nov 17: More than 70 schools in the Australian capital of Canberra were ordered to close on Monday due to growing concerns about possible asbestos contamination from decorative sand products.

Toxic smog continues to engulf Delhi, AQI remains above 400

New Delhi, Nov 12: The air quality in the national capital continued to remain in the 'severe' category on Wednesday, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering above 400 for the third consecutive day. A thick blanket of smog once again covered several parts of Delhi, reducing visibility and leaving many residents gasping for fresh air.

Bad air: Delhi primary schools to switch to hybrid mode classes

New Delhi, Nov 11: Following a dip in air quality in Delhi, Stage III (Severe) measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) kicked in on Tuesday, and the government told schools to switch to hybrid mode for primary students up to Class V from Wednesday.

Cyclone Montha set to make landfall today, schools closed in Chennai as heavy rain continues

Chennai, Oct 28: The cyclonic storm Montha, which formed over the Bay of Bengal, is expected to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast later on Tuesday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Andhra: Nellore Collector orders full alert amid heavy rainfall, schools to remain closed

Nellore, October 21: In view of the heavy rainfall, Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla has directed the Revenue and Police departments to remain fully alert. The Collector conducted a video conference with officials and instructed them to be completely prepared to handle any situation arising from the continuous heavy rains, according to a release.

No fresh casualties reported in last 24 hours; North Bengal inches closer to normalcy

Kolkata, Oct 10: The situation in the flood and landslide-affected hills in North Bengal on Friday inched towards further normalcy over the last 24 hours, with no fresh casualties reported during that period.

J-K: Parts of Srinagar get heavy rain, IMD predicts thunderstorm, gusty winds

Srinagar, October 6: Several parts of Srinagar city, Jammu and Kashmir, were impacted by heavy rainfall, causing the temperature to dip.

J-K: Schools to remain closed in Jammu division from Oct 6-7 over heavy rainfall alert

Jammu, October 5: The Jammu and Kashmir government has ordered the closure of schools in the Jammu division following the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast of heavy rainfall here.

Schools and colleges to remain closed in Manipur today as rain trigger floods

Imphal/Kohima, Sep 16: The Manipur government has declared all educational institutions, including schools and colleges, will remain closed for the second consecutive day on Wednesday in view of heavy rains and flash floods in the Imphal valley and other parts of the state, officials said on Tuesday.

Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China

Guangzhou, Sep 8: Tapah, the 16th typhoon of this year, made landfall in south China's Guangdong Province on Monday morning, forcing school closures and the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents.

Water level in J&K's Udhampur, Samba & Kathua crosses flood level, schools shut

Jammu, Sep 2: As the water level of various rivers in Jammu, Udhampur, and Samba districts of J&K's Jammu division has crossed the flood alert mark, authorities on Tuesday ordered the closure of all schools in the division, including the cancellation of upcoming exams.

Torrential rains continue to lash Uttarakhand, schools shut in 10 districts

Dehradun, Sep 2: Uttarakhand continues to reel under the impact of incessant rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued red and orange alerts across the state for Tuesday.

Adverse weather: Schools in Jammu division to remain shut on Sep 2

Jammu, Sep 1: All schools in the Jammu division of J&K will remain shut on September 2 in the wake of the adverse weather advisory on Monday, authorities said.

Insufficient enrollment forces school closures across Greece

Athens, Sep 1: Greece is closing hundreds of schools as falling student numbers highlight the country's worsening demographic situation, Kathimerini, a leading Greek daily newspaper that focuses on politics and economics, reported on Monday.

J&K rain fury: Schools in Jammu to remain shut on Monday; national highway closed for 6th day

Jammu, Aug 31: Due to an adverse weather forecast, authorities on Sunday ordered the closure of all schools in J&Kâ€™s Jammu division on September 1. The strategic Jammu-Srinagar national highway also remained shut for the sixth consecutive day.

Torrential rains, landslides devastate J-K: Schools shut in Jammu, highways blocked, army rescues people

Jammu, August 28: The Jammu and Kashmir region is currently experiencing adverse weather conditions, characterised by heavy rainfall and landslides, which have significantly disrupted daily life for the local population.

J&K floods: Internet and mobile services disrupted; educational institutions to remain shut in Jammu tomorrow

Srinagar, Aug 26: Heavy downpour on Tuesday disrupted mobile telephone and Internet services in the Valley, while all major rivers in the Jammu division are flowing above the danger level, throwing normal life out of gear.

Heavy rain alert in Rajasthan: Schools in 19 districts closed today

Jaipur, Aug 25: Schools in 19 districts of Rajasthan were closed on Monday following a heavy rain alert. Continuous heavy rainfall has severely affected normal life in the state for the last two days.

Rajasthan floods: Army deployed for rescue in Kota, schools shut

Jaipur, Aug 22: Heavy rains have triggered a flood-like situation in Rajasthanâ€™s Kota, severely impacting both urban and rural areas on Friday.

Karnataka: Schools, Anganwadi centres in Dharwad to remain closed today amid heavy rainfall

Dharwad, August 20: All Anganwadi centres, primary and high schools, pre-university colleges, and degree colleges in Karnataka's Dharwad district will remain closed on August 20 amid continuous heavy rainfall over the past few days, Deputy Commissioner Divya Prabhu said.

Red alert issued as heavy rain batters Mumbai, schools and colleges closed due to waterlogging

Mumbai, Aug 18: Relentless rainfall pounded Mumbai on Monday, throwing the city into disarray with widespread waterlogging, traffic gridlocks, and public service disruptions even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for the city, warning of extremely heavy rain over the next 48 hours.

Himachal rains intensify: Schools can be closed locally, says Education Minister

Shimla, August 14: Continuous heavy rainfall over the past 24 hours has caused fresh damage across several parts of Himachal Pradesh, with no signs of immediate relief. While no major casualties were reported overnight, infrastructure losses remain significant, particularly to the road network, Education Minister Rohit Thakur said on Thursday.

No students available triggers temporary closure of 208 govt schools in TN

Chennai, Aug 13: A sharp drop in Tamil Naduâ€™s birth rate and a corresponding fall in student enrolment have compelled the state government to temporarily shut down 208 of its primary and middle schools this academic year, according to the Department of Elementary Education (DEE).

Schools shut in five Telangana districts in view of heavy rain alert

Hyderabad, Aug 13: The Telangana government has ordered the closure of all schools in five districts for two days in view of the red alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and declared half-day schools in Hyderabad, while IT companies have been advised to enable work from home.

Congress demands reply from Kerala govt over Centre's claim of 201 school closures

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 12: The Centre's revelation in the Parliament that 201 government schools in Kerala were shut down in the last two years has sparked a political row, with the opposition Congress demanding clarification from the Pinarayi Vijayan-led state government.

Over 300 schools hit by monsoon fury, education sector suffer loss of nearly Rs 30 crore: Himachal Education Minister

Shimla, August 6: Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Rohit Thakur, said that over 300 schools have been hit by monsoon fury in the state and the education sector has suffered a loss of nearly Rs 30 crore.

UP: Schools shut in Varanasi on August 5-6 amid flood-like situation

Varanasi, August 5: All schools in Varanasi, across all boards and up to Class 12, will remain closed on August 5 and 6 due to the ongoing flood-like situation in the city, the District School Superintendent said on Monday.

Heavy rain alert in Rajasthan: Schools closed in 10 districts amid safety concerns

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.

Heavy rain lashes Rajasthan, schools closed in six districts today

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