Heavy Rain Alert Leads to School Closures in Eight UP Districts, Pithoragarh

The meteorological department issued a heavy rain alert for parts of northern India, prompting state education officials to act. In Uttar Pradesh, the education department ordered schools to remain closed in eight districts as a precaution against potential flooding and waterlogging. Uttarakhand’s district administration in Pithoragarh also suspended classes following the same warning. Parents have been advised to keep children safe at home until conditions improve. Authorities will monitor the situation and may issue further advisories if the weather worsens.