Schools, colleges closed in Himachal as IMD predicts heavy rains, here's what students must know

Shimla:All the educational and technical institutes, including schools, colleges and anganwadis, are closed on Wednesday in Nahan subdivision of Himachal Pradesh's Sirmaur district in view of the heavy rain prediction. Pre-scheduled examinations in educational institutes will continue as per their fix schedule, it added. IMD predicts moderate flashflood risk in seven districtsThe Shimla Meteorological Centre said there is a moderate flashflood risk in areas in seven districts of the state, namely Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan, in the next 24 hours. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC), a total of 178 roads are closed due to landslides and flashfloods triggered by torrential rains. Also Read:Monsoon fury grips Himachal, landslides in Shimla; locals flag excessive construction