Maharashtra: Indian Meteorological Department Predicts Heavy Rainfall, Suggests School Holidays In Some Districts
Pune, 19th July 2023: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for the possibility of heavy rainfall in several districts of the Maharashtra state. In response, the State Education Commissioner, Suraj Mandhare, has proposed declaring holidays for all medium schools from class 1 to 12 in districts under the red alert.
As the intensity of rain increases across the state, the Directorate of Education is taking precautionary measures to ensure student safety. With the likelihood of heavy rains causing inconvenience in commuting to and from schools, Mandhare suggests the decision to declare holidays should be based on the safety of the students. He has advised all District Collectors to consider this suggestion seriously.
Postponement of 10th-12th Supplementary Examinations
Due to the warning of heavy rainfall in specific districts, the scheduled 10th-12th supplementary examinations on Thursday (20th) have been postponed. Sharad Gosavi, Chairman of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, confirmed the new examination dates. The Class 10 papers will now be held on August 2, while the Class 12 papers are rescheduled for August 11.
Pune District Status
While some areas in Pune district are at risk of heavy rain, District Collector Dr Rajesh Deshmukh has stated that currently, there is no immediate need to declare holidays for schools in Pune city and the district. Likewise, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) and Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) administrations have not yet declared school holidays due to the rain forecast. As a result, schools in Pune city, Pimpri-Chinchwad, and the rural areas of the district will continue with their regular schedule on Thursday (20th).
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