All Educational institutions in Himachal are to remain closed on 14th August due to heavy rains

All Himachal Pradesh Education Institutions would remain closed tomorrow, the decision was taken in view of the safety of the students due to heavy rains.

A government spokesperson said here today that all deputy commissioners informed the government due to heavy damage caused by the rains the Education Institutions should remain on holiday. State Government decided to not open school tomorrow and extended leave till August 16.

Earlier all educational institutions (schools, colleges) of Himachal Pradesh were scheduled to open on 14th August but the government asked DCs to declare August 14 as a holiday.

 On the orders of the Chief Minister, the Education Secretary has issued a notification to keep all government, private schools, and colleges closed on August 14.

 The government informed that ongoing Inceasent rain closed a number of roads and damaged houses by the landslides.

  The Chief Minister has instructed the Chief Secretary, Home Secretary as well as all DCs to keep a close watch on the situation created due to heavy rains.  

The administrative staff should be alert and maintain smooth arrangements for roads, electricity, and water.