Rains, fresh snowfall prompt closure of educational institutions for two-days in J&K’s Doda

Bhadarwah Mar 01: Amid relentless and heavy rainfall in plains and fresh snowfall in higher reaches, district administration in J&K’s Doda has taken a precautionary step by announcing the closure of all educational institutions across the hilly district for two days.

This decision has been prompted by the challenging weather conditions that have gripped the region and a warning of possible snow avalanches issued JKDMA (Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority), said an official.

"In an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of students, DC Doda Harvinder Singh has directed the closure of all educational institutions for two days, both government and private, across the district. However the practical examinations will be conducted as per schedule," said Dr Nazir Ahmed, Cluster Head of Schools.

"After two and half month, classwork in all the schools of winter zone of Jammu Province was supposed to be resumed from today, but harsh weather conditions that will further intensify by tomorrow morning as per the Metrological department, administration was left with no other option but to suspend the class work for two days," Dr Nazir added saying that schools will reopen on Monday.

Meanwhile due to landslide at Pakki Hatti, the movement of traffic also got blocked on Batote-Kishtawar highway NH 244.