Rajasthan Schools Close Amid Torrential Rains
Due to severe rainfall in Rajasthan, schools in Jaipur and other districts will close as a precaution. An 'orange alert' was issued for certain districts, with 'yellow alerts' in others. Heavy rains have caused disruptions and floods, necessitating army and disaster response team deployments for relief operations.
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In light of severe rainfall predicted to persist in parts of Rajasthan, the state government has opted to close schools in Jaipur and other districts as a safety measure.
The Meteorological Centre in Jaipur has issued an 'orange alert' for extreme rainfall in districts like Rajsamand, Sirohi, and Udaipur for Monday, with a 'yellow alert' for about twelve more.
The downpour has already disrupted daily life, prompting the deployment of army and disaster response teams, as several regions have reported flood-like conditions, prompting evacuations to safer zones.
(With inputs from agencies.)

