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Severe Rains Trigger Floods, Landslides and School Closures Across North and East India
✍️ Zee News
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 05:17 AM
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides in northern and eastern Indian states, forcing authorities to shut schools as communities grapple with disrupted daily life.
Heavy monsoon showers swept across the northern and eastern belts of India this week, bringing rainfall levels far above the seasonal norm. Meteorological departments have warned that the system will linger, intensifying the risk of water‑related hazards.
The deluge has already resulted in flash floods along river valleys and triggered landslides on hilly terrain, damaging roads, bridges and homes in several districts. Local officials report that rescue teams are on standby, and relief supplies are being dispatched to the most affected villages.
In response to the safety threat, education authorities in the impacted districts have ordered the closure of schools until conditions improve. Parents are urged to keep children at home, and teachers are coordinating remote learning where possible.
State disaster management agencies continue to monitor the situation, advising residents to avoid low‑lying areas and to follow official evacuation instructions if needed.
The deluge has already resulted in flash floods along river valleys and triggered landslides on hilly terrain, damaging roads, bridges and homes in several districts. Local officials report that rescue teams are on standby, and relief supplies are being dispatched to the most affected villages.
In response to the safety threat, education authorities in the impacted districts have ordered the closure of schools until conditions improve. Parents are urged to keep children at home, and teachers are coordinating remote learning where possible.
State disaster management agencies continue to monitor the situation, advising residents to avoid low‑lying areas and to follow official evacuation instructions if needed.