Schools, colleges across J&K to remain closed tomorrow: Sakina Itoo

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 27 (STC)
: In view of the inclement weather, the Education Minister Sakina Itoo has ordered the closure of all schools and colleges across Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow.
Educational institutions had already remained closed in six districts on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, authorities in Kashmir reassured the public that there is no cause for panic as the administration is closely monitoring the prevailing weather conditions across the Valley.
Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Anshul Garg said that teams from the Irrigation and Flood Control Department have been deployed from South to North Kashmir to monitor water levels in rivers and streams.
“Adverse weather conditions are prevailing, but the situation is under control. Our water gauge levels are being tracked continuously at Sangam in Anantnag and at Ram Munshi Bagh in Srinagar. All Deputy Commissioners of South and Central Kashmir are on the ground monitoring the situation,” Garg said.
The Divisional Commissioner emphasized that the government is prepared to deal with any emergency. “Public safety is our top priority. The Chief Secretary and Raj Bhawan are also keeping a close watch. Plans are already in place for vulnerable and low-lying areas,” he said.
Officials urged residents to follow the guidelines issued by the authorities, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.
(Straight Talk Communications)

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