Delhi Schools Closed Due to Heavy Rainfall
Announcement by Education Minister Atishi
Delhi Education Minister Atishi announced that all schools in the national capital, both government and private, will remain closed on Thursday due to heavy rainfall. She posted on her official handle on microblogging site X, stating, “In light of the very heavy rainfall today evening and the forecast of heavy rainfall tomorrow, all schools–government and private–will remain closed tomorrow.”
Confirmation by Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi
Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi also posted on her X handle, confirming that all schools under the Municipal Corporation of Delhi will remain closed on August 1 due to the forecast of adverse weather conditions. “All MCD schools will remain closed tomorrow, August 1, 2024, in view of incessant rainfall in the National Capital and the forecast of adverse weather conditions,” read the post.
Weather Advisory by IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that clouds had converged over Delhi from all directions, prompting an advisory for residents to avoid unnecessary travel. “Clouds have converged over Delhi from all four sectors. Widespread light to moderate rainfall with isolated intense to very intense spells (3-5 cm/hr) is likely over Delhi in the next two hours,” the IMD posted on X.
Rain-Related Incidents
A woman and her child drowned after falling into a waterlogged drain in the Ghazipur area of East Delhi following heavy rainfall. The deceased were identified as Tanuja (22) and her child, Priyansh (3), residents of Prakash Nagar Khoda Colony, Ghaziabad. “The bodies have been recovered and further legal action is being taken by Ghazipur East Delhi Police Station,” said the police.
Meanwhile, amid heavy downpours, a house collapsed in Delhi’s Sabzi Mandi area. A total of five fire tenders were rushed to the site, but fire brigade officials were delayed due to traffic congestion. The incident occurred at 8:57 p.m., according to reports.
Additional Updates
Earlier in the day, Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena, cautioned all officers to remain alert in light of the ongoing heavy downpour in the national capital. Rain lashed several parts of Delhi and its adjoining National Capital Region (NCR) on Wednesday evening, providing relief from the humid weather. However, the downpour resulted in traffic congestion throughout the city. Due to the bad weather, Delhi witnessed 10 flight diversions reported between 7.30 pm and 8 pm, according to airport sources. Severe waterlogging was witnessed near AIIMS after incessant rainfall in the national capital. Traffic jams were also witnessed in the ITO area of Delhi after rain lashed the city. The IMD has cautioned that the showers are likely to cause slippery roads, low visibility, traffic disruptions, and localised waterlogging in low-lying areas. According to the IMD, intermittent showers are likely in Delhi till August 5.
Doubts Revealed
Delhi -: Delhi is the capital city of India. It is a very big city with many people living in it.
Education Minister -: The Education Minister is a person in the government who is responsible for schools and education. In this case, Atishi is the Education Minister of Delhi.
Atishi -: Atishi is a person who works in the government of Delhi. She is responsible for making decisions about schools and education.
Municipal Corporation of Delhi -: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is a local government body that takes care of things like schools, roads, and parks in Delhi.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) -: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is a government agency that tells us about the weather. They warn people about things like heavy rain or storms.
waterlogged drain -: A waterlogged drain is a drain that is filled with too much water, usually because of heavy rain. This can cause flooding and make it dangerous.
Sabzi Mandi -: Sabzi Mandi is a place in Delhi. It is known for its big market where people buy and sell vegetables and fruits.
traffic congestion -: Traffic congestion means that there are too many vehicles on the road, causing traffic jams and making it hard to move.
flight diversions -: Flight diversions happen when airplanes cannot land at their planned airport because of bad weather or other problems. They are sent to a different airport instead.
