Pune Schools to Remain Shut on July 26 Amid Heavy Rains
Pune Schools to Remain Shut on July 26 Amid Heavy Rains
Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Pune,schools in Pune City and District to Remain Closed on July 26
Pune has been experiencing continuous heavy rains for the past 24 hours. The situation has worsened with water being released from the dam, leading to flooding in various parts of the city.
To ensure the safety of students, the government has decided to close all schools in Pune and in the heavily affected talukas of the district on July 26, 2024.
Chandrakant Patil informed that a directive has been issued to close all schools in Pune city and the affected talukas, and the administration, along with education officers, should notify everyone accordingly. The decision aims to prevent any harm due to the severe weather conditions.
The Khadakwasla Dam, which supplies water to Pune, has started releasing water at the rate of 40,000 cusecs due to the rising water levels. The discharge is being carried out during the day to minimize inconvenience to the citizens. A warning has been issued to villages along the riverbanks to stay alert.
पुणे शहरातील सर्व शाळांना व पुणे जिल्हयातील अतिवृष्टी होत असलेल्या तालुक्यातील शाळांना उद्या दि. २६ जुलै २०२४ रोजी सुट्टी असल्याचे आजच आदेश निर्गमीत करावेत व त्या आदेशाला प्रशासनामार्फत व शिक्षणाधिकाऱ्यांमार्फत सर्वांना कळविण्यात यावे असे पत्र जिल्हाधिकारी, पुणे यांना सादर केले.… pic.twitter.com/Cc6c8bGsee
— Chandrakant Patil (@ChDadaPatil) July 25, 2024
The release of water from the Khadakwasla Dam on Wednesday night significantly impacted the residents, resulting in severe flooding in the riverside areas of Pune. The continuous downpour has transformed roads into rivers, and many housing complexes are inundated, with water reaching up to the ground floors, affecting hundreds of families.
The heavy rains have disrupted normal life in Pune, with people struggling to navigate through the waterlogged streets. Rescue teams equipped with boats and life jackets have been deployed to the flood-affected areas to evacuate stranded residents.
