Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh closes schools up to Class 12 due to heavy rainfall and related waterlogging, following an alert from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD). Multiple outlets report that schools across the district remain shut on Thursday, with the closure covering all levels from nursery to Class 12. The decision is attributed to heavy showers continuing since Wednesday night, which lead to significant waterlogging on roads and disruptions in movement.
IMD warnings cited in the reports indicate that thunderstorms may occur in several parts of Uttar Pradesh, with lightning possible. Authorities describe the school closure as a precautionary safety measure for students, aimed at avoiding risks associated with rain and waterlogged areas as well as inconvenience caused by poor road conditions. Reopening decisions are stated to depend on how the weather develops, including whether rain intensity and related hazards ease.
