Dehradun, Aug. 5 -- Following a forecast of heavy rainfall by the Meteorological Department, the Dehradun district administration has declared a one-day holiday for all schools and Anganwadi centres on Wednesday.

The order applies to all government and private schools from Classes 1 to 12, as well as all Anganwadi centres across the district.

In view of the prevailing weather conditions, Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday morning directed the Secretary of Disaster Management to remain on high alert. The Chief Minister also instructed the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), and all district administrations to maintain maximum vigilance and ensure immediate relief and res...