Amid recent heavy rains, landslides, and a cloudburst in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), the regional government has announced the closure of all educational institutions for two days as a safety precaution.
According to a notification issued by the Education Department, all public and private schools and colleges across AJK will remain closed on August 15 and 16. The decision aims to protect students and teachers due to the ongoing risk of landslides and flooding caused by continuous rainfall.
The situation turned dire yesterday when a cloudburst in the Naseerabad area of Muzaffarabad triggered flash floods, claiming the lives of six members of the same family. In Bagh, torrential rains caused rivers and streams to overflow, while high-level flooding was reported in Bhimber Nullah in Samahni, affecting low-lying areas.
Meanwhile, Gilgit-Baltistan has also been hit by heavy rains, with reports of landslides and flash floods. Various incidents there have resulted in 10 fatalities so far.
The Meteorological Department has forecast more rain over the next 24 to 48 hours, prompting authorities to remain on high alert.