Amidst incessant rains, the Telangana government on Wednesday extended the holidays of all educational institutions. Earlier, the government had announced holidays from July 11 to July 13, which has now been extended to July 16. This step has been taken in view of the incessant rains across the state.
Meanwhile, the Telangana State Council of Higher education It was also announced on Wednesday that the TS EAMCET exam for Agriculture stream has been postponed due to heavy rains in the state. Earlier, the exam was scheduled on July 14 and 15. As of now no date of examinations has been announced but new dates will be announced soon.
The earlier announcement came after Telangana Chief Minister Chandrashekhar Rao held a high-level meeting with officials to review the situation in the state and the measures being taken by the government to prevent any loss of life and property. Meanwhile, the CM directed the officials to take necessary measures.
Earlier the announcement was made by the Chief Minister of Telangana.
In view of the heavy rains in the state, Chief Minister Shri KCR has declared holidays for three days on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday in all educational institutions.
— Telangana CMO (@TelanganaCMO) 10 July 2022
The decision has been taken after the IMD gave a forecast of fresh heavy rains in Telangana. It has been raining in some parts of the state for the last few days. Earlier this week, a school bus carrying 30 students partially drowned in a flooded lane in Telangana’s Mahbubnagar area. Locals rescued the students from the bus, which was later removed from the area.
The incident took place between Machanpally and Kodur. A private school bus was passing under the railway bridge. The road was submerged due to heavy rains in the area. The driver tried to drive the vehicle in stagnant water under the bridge but he got stuck in the middle.
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