Lucknow, 04 Aug

(HS): In reaction to

the prevailing bad weather conditions typified by heavy rains, officials in

Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, announced the closure of all government and private

schools for grades 1–12 on Monday. The announcement was delivered by District

Magistrate Visakh G. Iyer, who cited the unrelenting precipitation that has

affected various areas.

Residents in Ayodhya's Jalwanpura neighborhood saw knee-deep flooding as the

Saryu River spilled as a result of heavy downpours. Meanwhile, torrential rains

drenched various sections of Varanasi, forcing the river Ganga's water level to

climb steadily since Saturday. As a precaution, all Ganga boats have been

temporarily forbidden. Despite these difficulties, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister

Yogi Adityanath has despatched ministers to monitor relief activities in 12

affected districts.

He emphasized the

significance of fast and high-quality relief actions, while requiring senior

authorities to monitor the situation around the clock. The administration reiterated its commitment

to assisting all impacted citizens by safeguarding their safety and

wellbeing. The Indian Meteorological

Department predicts isolated heavy rainfall over the state from August 3 to 6.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi