All Schools In Kashmir To Remain Closed Today Amid Heavy Rains

The Kashmir valley received heavy rains over the past 48 hours, and the weather department has forecast more rainfall.

Vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was stopped from both sides due to landslides.

Source : PTI

All schools in Kashmir have been asked to remain closed on Monday in view of heavy rains.

"In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the valley shall remain suspended for one day on April 21," Education Minister Sakina Ittoo said in a post on X. She said the decision has been taken as a precautionary step.

"This decision has been taken as a precautionary step to ensure the safety and well-being of all students," the minister added.

The Kashmir valley received heavy rains over the past 48 hours, and the weather department has forecast more rainfall.

Flash Floods In Ramban

Heavy rainfall due to cloudbursts triggered flash floods and landslides in the Ramban district early Sunday, killing three people. Several houses, shops and roads were damaged.

Traffic was suspended on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with the rest of the country.

A number of villages were cut off from the district headquarters as roads were swept away in flash floods. A cloudburst struck the Seri Bagna village, resulting in the death of three people.

A traffic department spokesperson said vehicular movement on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was stopped from both sides due to landslides, mudslides and shooting stones at multiple places between Nashri and Banihal.

He said the rain was continuing along the highway, and commuters were advised not to travel on the arterial road till the weather improved and the road cleared.

A stretch of the road near Panthiyal was also swept away, officials said, adding that all the stranded people were moved to safety.