Gujarat primary schools closed tomorrow: Gujarat’s State Education Minister, Praful Pansheriya, has announced that all primary schools across the state will remain closed tomorrow, 27th August, due to heavy rainfall affecting various regions.
In the last 24 hours, Gujarat has experienced widespread and heavy rainfall, with 244 talukas across 33 districts recording an average of 63.36 mm of rain.The state continues to remain on high alert as authorities work to mitigate the impact of the relentless downpour.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Gujarat over the next few days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Gujarat will experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next two to three days. The state has already been experiencing intense rainfall for the past two days, leading to severe flooding in various regions and forcing hundreds of residents to relocate to safer areas.
The persistent rainfall has also led to a significant rise in the water level of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in the Narmada district, according to official reports.
High-level meeting to address rain impact
In light of the ongoing crisis, Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, convened a high-level meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Monday to evaluate the impact of the heavy rains. The Chief Minister arrived at the center in the afternoon and conducted a video conference with district collectors, municipal commissioners, and other officials from the rain-affected areas to gather essential information.
During the meeting, CM Patel emphasised the need for the safe evacuation of people from low-lying regions and instructed District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to prioritise the prevention of loss of life and livestock. He also urged strict enforcement to prevent people from crossing or entering river channels and roads where rainwater poses a threat, suggesting that police deployment may be necessary to ensure compliance.
(With ANI inputs)
In the last 24 hours, Gujarat has experienced widespread and heavy rainfall, with 244 talukas across 33 districts recording an average of 63.36 mm of rain.The state continues to remain on high alert as authorities work to mitigate the impact of the relentless downpour.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall for Gujarat over the next few days
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted that Gujarat will experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over the next two to three days. The state has already been experiencing intense rainfall for the past two days, leading to severe flooding in various regions and forcing hundreds of residents to relocate to safer areas.
The persistent rainfall has also led to a significant rise in the water level of the Sardar Sarovar Dam in the Narmada district, according to official reports.
High-level meeting to address rain impact
In light of the ongoing crisis, Gujarat’s Chief Minister, Bhupendra Patel, convened a high-level meeting at the State Emergency Operation Center in Gandhinagar on Monday to evaluate the impact of the heavy rains. The Chief Minister arrived at the center in the afternoon and conducted a video conference with district collectors, municipal commissioners, and other officials from the rain-affected areas to gather essential information.
During the meeting, CM Patel emphasised the need for the safe evacuation of people from low-lying regions and instructed District Collectors and Municipal Commissioners to prioritise the prevention of loss of life and livestock. He also urged strict enforcement to prevent people from crossing or entering river channels and roads where rainwater poses a threat, suggesting that police deployment may be necessary to ensure compliance.
(With ANI inputs)
