Schools in the landslide-prone areas of Assam’s Dima Hasao district have been closed for five days from June 13 following the forecast of heavy rainfall by the India Meteorological Department.
An order issued by the district’s Inspector of Schools said all educational institutions in vulnerable areas under Greater Haflong, Harangajao, Mahur and other landslide-prone areas would remain closed for the stipulated number of days.
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