Schools in city to remain closed today
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Ranchi: All govt, govt-aided (including minority), and private schools operating in the district will remain closed on Thursday in view of a red alert issued by the India Meteorological Centre, Jharkhand.
The decision to close schools was taken by the district administration and district education officer as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff. The district administration said that any violation of this order will attract strict action under the relevant sections of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
According to the IMD bulletin on Wednesday, heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected across the state till June 21, with the district specifically marked as a 'Red Zone' on June 19 due to the likelihood of extremely heavy downpour.
Additionally, in response to the alert, the district administration has outline a detailed action plan for emergency preparedness across departments and communities.
The district panchayati raj officer has been directed to circulate information about the red alert and safety guidelines through local leaders and mukhiya groups, particularly in rural areas. Awareness campaigns will focus on urging residents to relocate to safer areas and prepare emergency kits.
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The district education officer and district superintendent of education have been asked to monitor the situation closely and take timely decisions regarding further school closures or switching to online classes, based on real-time weather developments.
School authorities have also been instructed to act swiftly in cases of waterlogging or other infrastructure-related risks within campuses.
The administration has instructed Ranchi Municipal Corporation to watch for clogged drains, fallen trees, and water accumulation, and to ensure immediate cleaning and drainage operations. Relief measures should be ready for flood-prone areas. The deputy superintendent of police (traffic) and the district transport officer have been asked to manage traffic in high-risk zones, including areas with damaged roads, stalled vehicles, or potential landslides.
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