Jammu, Aug 18(KNS): The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to close all schools in the Jammu region for Monday, August 18, 2025, following a weather advisory warning of heavy rainfall and potential hazards. The order covers both government and private educational institutions to ensure the safety of students and staff amid ongoing adverse weather.

This decision comes after a series of cloudburst incidents over the past few days that have caused significant loss of life and injuries. In Kishtwar district’s Chisoti village, a cloudburst triggered flash floods on August 14, resulting in 61 fatalities and leaving more than 116 people injured. Several individuals, including 81 pilgrims and one security personnel, remain unaccounted for.

In addition, the Kathua district experienced two separate incidents of cloudburst and landslides on August 17 in the Jodh Ghati and Janglote areas, where seven people lost their lives and five were injured.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The Meteorological Department issued warnings predicting heavy rains and thunderstorms from August 17 through August 19, cautioning about possible cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable locations. Districts under alert include Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, and parts of Kashmir.

Authorities have been actively monitoring the situation and mobilizing rescue and relief operations in the affected areas. The closure of schools is a precautionary step to prevent any untoward incidents due to the worsening weather conditions.

The government has urged residents to remain cautious and follow official instructions as efforts continue to manage the crisis caused by the recent weather events.(KNS).