Mizoram: Schools In Aizawl, Kolasib Closed For Third Day Due To Heavy Rain

In Aizawl and Kolasib, schools remain closed for the third day due to heavy rain and landslides.

Schools closed In Aizawl, Kolasib for third day due to heavy rain.

Source : ABP Live AI

Aizawl: Schools in the Aizawl and Kolasib districts of Mizoram remained closed for the third consecutive day on Thursday due to ongoing heavy rainfall, as reported by news agency PTI. The closures, which began on Tuesday, were prompted by torrential rains since Monday that triggered landslides and caused significant disruptions.

District administrations issued public notices stating that schools would remain closed on Thursday to ensure the safety and well-being of students. The Aizawl district administration highlighted that the recent heavy rainfall has led to mudslides, rockfalls, and other natural hazards affecting key roads and areas within the district.

"The competent authority has decided to suspend school attendance for the safety of students," the notice stated. This decision follows thorough deliberations and data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and other sources.

On Thursday, Aizawl experienced moderate rainfall, but no casualties have been reported, according to officials.

Tripura Schools Closed Till Further Notice

As relentless rainfall continues to exacerbate the flooding in Tripura, the state government has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, including government, government-aided, and private schools, colleges, and state-run universities, until further notice.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the decision on X, stating: "Due to the current flood situation, it has been decided that all educational institutions, including Government, Government-aided, and private(Schools, Colleges and State-run universities) will remain closed until further notice. A formal notification will be issued shortly."

𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗖𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧

Due to the current flood situation, it has been decided that all educational institutions, including Government, Government-aided, and private(Schools, Colleges and State run universities) will remain closed until further notice. A…

— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) August 22, 2024

Earlier today, CM Saha announced that NDRF teams had arrived in Tripura with relief materials and disaster management equipment to support flood relief efforts. He also noted in a post on X that rescue operations are underway, with the government deploying an MI-17 helicopter to Amarpur to evacuate stranded individuals.