IMD Issues Red Alert For Goa; Schools Closed For 2 Days For Classes 1-8

Mumbai: After India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a red alert warning for Friday in Goa, the government directed schools to remain closed for Classes 1-8 on Friday and Saturday. IMD issued an orange alert for July 7, 9 and 10 and a red alert for July 8 in Goa.

In view of the weather warnings, the state government has announced the closure of schools for students up to class VIII for the next two days, an official said.

The IMD has predicted extremely heavy rainfall in Goa on Friday and very heavy rainfall on July 9 to 10.

According to a release issued by the State Information and Publicity Department, necessary instructions have been given to the Disaster Management Authority to take precautionary action and activate field machinery to deal with any situation arising out of heavy rains.

“General public is requested to take precautionary measures – avoid living near sensitive trees/structures or areas prone to landslides and rock falls and do not drive into flooded areas. Avoid going to areas that face water-logging problems,” the release said.

It said that people have been asked to be careful while doing electrical work and avoid going to the water bodies.

In view of the situation, state education director Shailesh Sinai Jingde issued a circular on Thursday declaring two days’ holiday for school students up to class VIII.

It said that regular classes would be conducted for the students of classes 9 to 12.

Normal life was affected in some parts of the coastal state as several roads and bridges were submerged due to incessant rains.

Quepem legislator Elton D’Costa said the roof of an Anganwadi collapsed due to rain on Wednesday night.

At least 30 students are enrolled in the Anganwadi, he said, adding that alternative arrangements have been made for the students to continue their classes.

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