Uttarkashi, Aug. 6 -- In view of heavy rains, all government, non-government, and private schools from classes 1 to 12, along with all Anganwadi centres, will remain closed in the Uttarkashi district on Thursday.

Uttarkashi administration, which issued the order, said that there is a prediction of more rain on August 7.

"According to the weather forecast issued by the India Meteorological Department, Dehradun on August 6, 2025, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall and extremely heavy rainfall (red alert) at some places in the district on August 6 and lightning/heavy spell of rain with thunder at some places on August 7," the order said.

"Due to rain in the district, the water level of rivers and streams is rising and ...