Delhi Schools to Reopen Today? Here's What we Know

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It is now being reported that all schools in Delhi will function normally from today, July 19

The Delhi government took measures to control the impact of floods in the national capital. In the affected areas, including North East, North West-A, East, North, South East, and Central districts, all private, government, and aided recognised schools were closed for students until yesterday, July 18. Meanwhile, schools in the remaining districts of the Department of Education (DoE) resumed operations on Monday, July 17. It is now being reported that all schools in Delhi will function normally from today, July 19.

Due to the ongoing flood relief efforts in schools, particularly in areas near the river Yamuna, schools in the flood-affected areas of Delhi wre closed for students on Monday and Tuesday. In light of this situation, all schools that have been affected by the floods were encouraged to arrange online classes for students during this period.

“In view of the Flood Relief Camps likely to continue to run in schools in the areas bordering the river Yamuna, all schools (Govt., Govt. Aided & Private Recognised) in the affected Districts of DoE – East, North East, North West-A, North, Central & South East – shall remain closed for students on 17th & 18th July 2023 (i.e. Monday & Tuesday),” the Delhi government had informed.

The concerned heads of all respective schools located in the above districts of DoE were directed to inform parents or guardians about the option of online classes for their children.

In view of flood relief camps likely to continue to run in schools in the areas bordering the river Yamuna, all Govt., Govt. Aided & Private recognised schools in the affected Districts of DoE – East, North East, North West-A, North, Central & South East-will remain closed for…— ANI (@ANI) July 16, 2023

Parts of Delhi have been inundated as the Yamuna River in the city burst its banks after days of torrential rainfall in its upper catchment areas, forcing hundreds to flee low-lying areas.

The waterlogging situation in certain low-lying areas of Delhi, including the roads from Kashmiri Gate to Majnu Ka Tila, has shown signs of improvement as the water level has gradually receded. As per the Delhi Flood Control Department officials, the water level of the Yamuna River is expected to come down below the danger mark in the coming days. On July 10, the Yamuna River in Delhi crossed the danger mark of 205.33 metres, leading to severe flooding and the evacuation of more than 25,000 people.