All Schools To Remain Shut In Lucknow

Amid Heavy Rain…

On Monday, 11 September 2023, Due to heavy rainfall and lightning, all schools will remain closed in Lucknow, the district administration announced.

In a press release, District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangvar said, "In the heavy rain here since Sunday night and due to the alert of the Meteorological Department, a holiday has been declared in all schools."

More rainfall is expected to lash Lucknow, as per the weather forecast.

Meanwhile, several areas in Delhi, including Safdarjung, Palam airport, Rajghat, Vasant Kunj, Munirka, Narela, and others, also experienced light to moderate rain on Saturday night, which continued through Sunday morning.

As the monsoon season continues, residents in the affected areas are advised to take precautions and follow safety guidelines to stay safe.

After India witnessed the driest August since 1901, the IMD said that the monsoon is expected to be normal during September.

IMD also informed that the rainfall in August over all of Central India and South Peninsular India was also the lowest since 1901, making it one of the worst months of monsoon deficiency in history.