JK Schools Closed in Ramban District Due to Heavy Rains, NH-44 Blocked in Jammu and Kashmir
J&K Schools Closed: Due to the continuous and heavy rainfall in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, the local schools have been temporarily closed for the safety of students and staff. Check details here
J&K Schools Closed: In view of continuous rains since yesterday, all government and private schools up to the higher secondary level in Ramban will remain closed today. However, exams, if any, will be held as per the notified date. The India Meteorological Department has predicted isolated heavy rain with the possibility of lightning and thunderstorms in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir for October 17, 2023.
The Deputy Commissioner of Ramban, Mussarat Zia, shared on social media platform X that the continuous heavy rains have resulted in the closure of National Highway - 44. She advised people to refrain from travelling on this route today.
All schools closed in J&K Ramban district
The Deputy Commissioner of Ramban also informed that, "In view of continuous rains since yesterday, all Government and Private schools up to Hr. Sec level in District Ramban shall remain closed today. However, exams, if any, shall be held as per the notified date."
Jammu National Highway 44 Blocked
"NH-44 blocked at Cafeteria Morh, near Ramban due to incessant rains. People are advised to check TCUs for updates and avoid travelling today," Deputy Commissioner posted on X. Check tweet below:
#WATCH | J&K: Restoration work at NH-44 after it was blocked at Cafeteria Morh, near Ramban due to incessant rains.
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2023
(Video Source: Traffic Police J&K) pic.twitter.com/CE4wyWivz9
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