Lucknow, September 11: All government and private schools up to class 12 in Lucknow have been closed on Monday due to heavy rain and a severe thunderstorm. District Magistrate Suryapal Gangawar ordered the closure of schools after lightning and heavy rains hit the state capital at around 2.30.a.m. Bengaluru Bandh Today: Traffic Police Issue Advisory in View of Strike Called by Private Transport Operators, Operations of Taxi, Auto-Rickshaw and Private Buses Likely To Be Affected

Several areas were reported to be water logged and strong winds led to snapping of electricity and telecom wires. Leopard Attack in UP: Woman Mauled to Death by Big Cat in Sohagi Barwa Wildlife Sanctuary in Maharajganj

Lucknow School Holiday Due to Rains

The district administration has initiated relief and rescue measures even as rain continue to lash the state capital.

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