The order, issued by Deputy Commissioner and DDMA Chairperson Torul S. Raveesh beneath Sections 30 and 34(m) of the Catastrophe Administration Act, 2005, stated that the closure goals to make sure the protection of scholars and employees amid worsening climate circumstances.
“Whereas, studies have additionally been obtained from the Sub-Divisional Officers (C) Kullu and Banjar relating to incidents of cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides of their respective jurisdictions, leading to blockage of roads, washing away of footbridges, and different damages; and whereas, the India Meteorological Division (IMD), Shimla, has issued a Yellow Alert for nineteenth August 2025 for District Kullu,” the order famous.
It additional said that every one instructional establishments, together with Colleges, DIET, Anganwadi Centres, Faculties, ITIs, Polytechnic, Engineering and Pharmacy Faculties (Authorities in addition to Personal) in Sub-Division Kullu and Banjar shall stay closed on August 19.
Authorities have been instructed to take satisfactory measures to make sure the well-being of scholars and employees throughout this era of adversarial climate.
In the meantime, the loss of life toll in Himachal Pradesh as a consequence of rains has gone as much as 268 since June 20. In accordance with the Himachal Pradesh State Catastrophe Administration Authority (HPSDMA), 140 fatalities had been attributable to rain-related incidents equivalent to landslides, flash floods, drowning, and electrocution, whereas 128 individuals died in street accidents triggered throughout the season. The official report reveals that 336 individuals have been injured and 37 stay lacking. The cumulative losses have been pegged at over Rs 2,19,400 lakh (Rs 2,194 crore), encompassing damages to roads, water schemes, energy traces, crops, homes, and livestock. As of August 18, greater than 27,385 homes have been reported broken – 293 absolutely and 311 partially, whereas over 2,274 cow sheds, outlets, and different constructions had been destroyed. A complete of 1,193 cattle heads and 25,755 poultry birds have additionally perished.
