Heavy rain: Educational institutions in Manali, Banjar closed
KULLU [Maha Media]: Educational institutions in the Sub Divisions of Manali and Banjar in Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, will remain closed on Monday following a rain alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Manali directed all government and private educational institutions, schools, ITIs, vocational training centres, and Anganwadis to remain closed on Monday.
"Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) Shimla has issued a rain alert on the 30th of June 2025 for heavy to very heavy rainfall. Under such circumstances, the movement of school staff, students and college students/trainees, etc. may not be safe and requires being restricted," the order by Sub Divisional Magistrate, Manali read.
"Therefore, in exercise of the powers vested in me Under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005, I do hereby order and direct that all the Government and private Educational Institutions/ Schools/ITIs/Vocational Training Centers/Anganwaris under the jurisdiction of Sub Division Manali shall remain closed on dated 30th of June 2025 with immediate effect. The Heads of these Institutions shall ensure strict compliance with the above-mentioned order, being a matter of public safety and security," the order further stated.
The Sub-Divisional Magistrate of Banjar directed all government and private educational institutions to remain closed on Monday.
