The low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal has turned into a cyclone due to which Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are witnessing heavy rains. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted heavy to very heavy rains in Hyderabad until Monday, September 2. As a result, the Telangana government announced a holiday for all schools in Hyderabad on Monday.
Chief Secretary Shanti Kumari arranged an emergency media conference with the Collectors of all the districts of the state on Saturday. The Chief Secretary suggested that the Collectors of the respective districts should make a decision depending on the situation whether schools need to be kept closed or not. The district collectors have been instructed to be vigilant and the officials have issued orders to review the conditions in the districts where rains are heavy.
Chandrababu Naidu had earlier ordered to give holidays to the schools in the districts that are experiencing heavy rains. He also responded to the criticism of not giving holidays to private schools in many places. Private educational institutions were directed to keep schools closed due to torrential rains.
Meanwhile, September will see the closure of schools due to Onam and Ganesh Chaturthi. Onam will be observed on September 5, Teej will be celebrated on September 6, and Ganesh Chaturthi on September 7. However, in some states including Maharashtra, schools remain closed for 7-10 days on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi. Thus, students will get a long holiday. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturhi, it is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh and is observed for around 9 to 11 days. Furthermore, many schools remain closed on both Saturday and Sunday. September 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 are Sundays whereas September 7, 14, 21, and 28 are Saturdays.
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