Jammu and Kashmir: Schools closed in Kishtwar, Doda amid inclement weather
District authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have ordered school closures due to inclement weather and safety concerns. Meanwhile, major religious pilgrimages are operating under restricted conditions as authorities monitor the risk of flash floods and landslides.
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JAMMU: District authorities in J&K’s Doda and Kishtwar on Wednesday ordered the closure of all govt and private schools in view of inclement weather. Meanwhile, the Amarnath pilgrimage continued only on the Baltal route, with a group of 2,051 devotees embarking on the yatra from Jammu in a convoy of 82 vehicles under elaborate security arrangements. The Vaishno Devi yatra also continued, but only on the traditional track via Ardhkuwari.Jammu-Srinagar national highway remained open for traffic.Kishtwar officials said the school closure notice by the district chief education officer followed instructions from the deputy commissioner in the wake of prevailing rough weather and safety concerns over slippery roads and shooting stones.
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