Schools in Ghaziabad have been closed due to heavy rainfall. According to a report by Navbharat Times , all schools up to Class 12 have been ordered to remain shut on Thursday. The District Magistrate (DM) issued the order as a precautionary measure to ensure students' safety after continuous rain affected several parts of the city. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a heavy rainfall alert for all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh.
The closure order was issued after many school buses had already started their morning routes. Following the announcement, several schools informed parents and students about the holiday and advised children to stay indoors, remain safe, and use the day to complete their pending assignments.