Lucknow: Amid Heavy Rains Schools To Remain Closed Today

Lucknow: All government and private schools up to class 12 in Lucknow have been closed on Monday due to heavy rain and a severe thunderstorm. District Magistrate Suryapal Gangawar ordered the closure of schools after lightning and heavy rains hit the state capital at around 2.30.a.m.

Several areas were reported to be waterlogged and strong winds led to snapping of electricity and telecom wires.

The district administration has initiated relief and rescue measures even as rain continue to lash the state capital.

The official notice reads, 'In view of the alert of heavy rainfall with lighting issued by the Indian Meterological Department and the bad weather in the state for the last few hours, all government, non-government, and private schools upto class 12 of all boards in urban and rural areas of Lucknow will remain closed on Monday, September 12.' Further, it has been advised to ensure strict compliance."