Thunderstorm warning:Delhi govt decides to close all evening schools today

Delhi Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash today chaired a high-level meeting following the Indian Meteorological Department's warning about isolated thunderstorm accompanied with gusty winds today. After the meeting, it was decided that government, government aided and recognized unaided schools running in Evening or 2nd shift will remain closed today as a precautionary measure. Other schools are also advised not to hold out door



activities and extracurricular activities. 

The meeting was attended by the senior officers of Ministry of Home Affairs, IMD, National Disaster Management Authority, Health Department, Delhi Police and all Commissioners of Local Bodies. In any case of emergency, the citizens can call on a toll-free number 1077 of Delhi Disaster Management Authority.