Schools to remain closed in rain-affected areas in Hyderabad: Minister

Telangana Minister of Information and Public Relations Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said that all the private and government schools in the heavy rain affected areas in Hyderabad will remain closed.In a press conference on Sunday, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy said that the District Collector will make the announcement to ensure the safety of the children."The District Collectors will declare schools to be closed at the places where there is heavy rains. Mostly, all schools including private schools in Hyderabad and its surroundings are closed. The government's idea is that children should not go outside in the heavy rains." Reddy said.Earlier, the district collector of Hyderabad announced the closure of all primary and secondary schools in Hyderabad for Monday."Due to the forecast of heavy rains in Hyderabad District, all primary and secondary schools, under all managements (government, aided, and Private), are hereby declared a holiday on Monday, 02-09-2024, as a precautionary ...