Jamshedpur schools to remain closed tomorrow due to cyclone Dana

NDRF teams deployed in Jamshedpur and Chaibasa

Jamshedpur, Oct 24: State government has announced the closure of all government, non-government, aided and unaided (including minority) schools, as well as private schools in the Kolhan Division on October 25 as a precautionary measure against the impact of cyclonic storm “DANA.”

India Meteorological Department, Ranchi, has issued a warning of heavy rainfall and strong winds across the state. Cyclone Dana is expected to impact Jharkhand. The cyclone will also bring heavy rainfall to parts of Jharkhand.

In response to the warning and a request from the Deputy Commissioner of West Singhbhum, all schools in West Singhbhum, Jamshedpur (East Singhbhum), and Seraikela-Kharsawan districts will remain closed for classes KG to 12 on October 25, 2024.

The decision comes as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff amidst the forecasted inclement weather.

Parts of Jharkhand could experience heavy to very heavy rainfall from Thursday night under the influence of cyclonic storm ‘Dana’, a Met Department official said.

An ‘orange’ alert has been issued in the Kolhan region (West Singhbhum, Seraikela-Kharswan and East Singhbhum districts) for Friday, he said.

This category of alert indicates heavy rainfall ranging from 115 mm to 204 mm in 24 hours, the official said.

“Apart from heavy rain, the region might also experience thunderstorms and gusty winds with speeds of up to 60 kmph,” Ranchi Meteorological Centre in-charge Abhishek Anand said.

Six teams of the NDRF have been deployed in Jamshedpur and Chaibasa, while two teams were kept on standby in Ranchi to deal with any emergency situation, another official said.

Several parts of central Jharkhand, including Ranchi, Khunti, Lohardaga, Gumla and Ramgarh, may also experience heavy rainfall on Friday, Anand said.