India, April 21 -- Schools in Kashmir Valley were closed on Monday as a precautionary measure in view of severe weather conditions, while the Jammu-Srinagar highway remained closed after flashfloods and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Ramban on Sunday.

Jammu and Kashmir education minister Sakina Itoo posted on X, "In light of the continuing severe weather conditions and forecasts, it has been decided that classwork in all schools of the Valley shall remain suspended on April 21. This decision has been taken as a precautionary step."

The decision comes as parts of Jammu and Kashmir continue to witness intense rainfall, cloudbursts, and landslides, especially in the hilly regions. The meteorological centre in Srinagar has issued a y...