Schools, colleges in Uttar Pradesh to remain shut on Friday, Saturday in view of heavy rains

Lucknow (UP), Sep 16: The Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday announced to close all schools, colleges and other educational institutions for two days in the state, following incessant rains since the past 24 hours.

According to an official order, the decision will be effective for September 17 and September 18. The decision has been taken in view of the safety of students since several areas and roads are heavily water-logged.

Meanwhile, twelve people were killed in incidents of house and wall collapse in Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Kaushambi, Jaunpur and Barabanki districts of Uttar Pradesh due to heavy rains, police said on Thursday.