Authorities in Bagh, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, have ordered the temporary closure of all schools and educational institutions following a high flood alert issued by the Meteorological Department.
According to an official notification, both public and private schools across the district will remain closed on August 18 and 19 as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of students and staff.
The Met Office has forecast heavy rainfall and thunderstorms in several districts, including Muzaffarabad, Rawalakot, Bagh, Haveli, Kotli, Mirpur and Bhimber, over the coming days. It has cautioned that the weather conditions could trigger flash flooding and landslides, particularly in hilly areas.
Officials said the decision to close schools was taken as a necessary step to reduce risks as the region braces for the impact of the ongoing monsoon spell.
Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has also warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Islamabad within the next 24 hours, with intermittent breaks.
Morning temperatures were recorded at 26°C in Islamabad, 28°C in Lahore and Peshawar, 29°C in Karachi, 21°C in Quetta and Gilgit, 17°C in Murree, and 23°C in Muzaffarabad.
In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, cloudy weather with chances of rain, wind and thunderstorms is expected in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh, Pulwama, Anantnag, Shopian and Baramula. The morning temperature was recorded at 18°C in Srinagar, Pulwama and Baramula, 26°C in Jammu, 10°C in Leh, and 19°C in Anantnag and Shopian.