Delhi Government has announced all private and government schools in the national capital will remain closed today in view of heavy rains lashed the city last night and its peripherals, leading to waterlogging in many areas in Delhi. In a social media post, Delhi’s Education Minister Atishi said that the decision was taken after heavy rainfall caused waterlogging and spelling troubles for commuters in the city, and the weather agency has predicted heavy rainfall will continue today over Delhi.
Many airlines, including IndiGo, Air India, Vistara, and SpiceJet, have also issued advisories about flights getting diverted and asking passengers to leave for airports early and keep checking the status of their flights. Delhi LG Vinai Kumar Saxena has also cautioned all officers to remain alert in view of the heavy downpour in the city. In a social media post, Mr. Saxena said that officers have been advised to address issues at sites prone to waterlogging, including coaching centres.
