All schools in Hry to remain closed on May 7, 8

In view of the warning of thunderstorm and rain between May 7 and 8 by Meteorological Department, the Haryana Government has decided that all Government and private schools in the state will remain closed on these days.

Apart from this, Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department has issued advisory in view of possibility of heavy rain, thunderstorms or dust storms on May 7 and 8.

The State Government has decided to close the schools on May 7 and 8 in view of prediction of Met Department, said an official spokesman.

He said that the Haryana Revenue and Disaster Management Department has suggested safety tips to be adopted in case of thunderstorms, dust storms and squall. There will be no need to panic and people should follow the precautions suggested by the Department, and pay special attention to children and senior citizens. All departments have been directed to stay alert, he added.

The spokesman said that during heavy rain and thunderstorms, people are advised not to panic and try to stay indoors and stay off verandas. People should also unplug all electrical equipment and should not use corded telephones.

They have been advised not to touch plumbing and metal pipes, not to use running water and stay away from structures with tin roofs and metal sheeting. People should not take shelter near or under trees, do not use metallic objects, stay away from power and telephone lines and get out of water pools, lakes, small boats on water bodies and take safe shelter immediately, the spokesman said.

He further said that after occurring of thunderstorms or heavy rain, people should stay away from storm-damaged areas and listen to local radio and TV stations for updated information or instructions on weather and traffic updates.

They should help children, women, elderly and differently-abled and stay away from fallen trees or power lines and report them to nearest tehsil or district headquarters immediately, he added.

Recently, the dust storms and thunderstorm had killed more than 100 people in Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.