As a precautionary measure due to anticipated heavy rains, the District Collector of Hyderabad has announced a holiday for all public and private schools in Hyderabad on Monday, 2nd September. This decision has been made to ensure the safety of students and staff, considering the weather forecasts and potential risks associated with the rains.
Strict Measures for Public Safety
- Preparation for Heavy Rains:
- The Hyderabad district is expected to experience heavy rainfall over the next two days. In response, the authorities have implemented strict measures to minimize the risk of any loss of life or damage to property.
- Departmental Vigilance:
- Various departments, including Revenue, Irrigation, Police, Electricity, and Roads & Buildings (R&B), along with officials from the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), have been instructed to maintain a high level of vigilance during this period. They are to ensure that all necessary precautions are taken and that any emergencies are swiftly addressed.
Response in Other Districts of Telangana
- District-Level Decisions:
- The Chief Secretary of Telangana, Shantikumari, has issued orders empowering District Collectors to assess the local rain and flood situation and to declare holidays for schools accordingly. This allows for flexibility in response to varying weather conditions across different districts.
- Weather Alerts:
- The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning that heavy to very heavy rains are expected in various parts of Telangana over the next three days. As a result, schools in some districts may also be closed on Monday, depending on the severity of the weather.
Situation in Andhra Pradesh
- CM’s Directive:
- In neighboring Andhra Pradesh (AP), Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu has issued orders to close schools in districts experiencing heavy rains. This decision was made in response to concerns that some private schools were not adhering to safety protocols by remaining open.
- Mandatory Compliance for Private Schools:
- The Chief Minister emphasized that private educational institutions must comply with government orders and prioritize the safety of their students. He urged that holidays should be announced a day in advance based on the forecasts provided by the Meteorological Department.
- Incident Response:
- The CM referred to a specific incident in Uppalapadu, where there was criticism for the delayed announcement of a school holiday. He clarified that the holiday was eventually declared, though later in the afternoon, and stressed the importance of timely decision-making in such situations.
This structured approach across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh aims to ensure public safety and minimize disruptions during the expected period of heavy rains.