Kashmir schools closed today due to heavy rains

Srinagar: All the schools in Kashmir will be closed on Saturday due to incessant rains and inclement weather.

"In view of the incessant rains, inclement weather and as a precautionary measure, all schools in Kashmir division to remain closed today," Syed Abid Shah, Deputy Commissioner of Srinagar said.

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Many parts of Kashmir have been receiving heavy rainfall since the last two days causing a flood-like situation in the state. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Governor NN Vohra has called for an emergency meeting to discuss the flood-like situation in the state.

Earlier on Thursday, the rain also caused a halt for the first batch of pilgrims on Amarnath Yatra at Baltal base camps due to severe water logging.

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The officials have also issued an alert as the Darhali River in Rajouri overflowed on Friday due to heavy rainfall. (ANI)

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