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Patna School Closed News: The Patna district administration has ordered the closure of 76 government schools in rural areas until August 31, following the rise of the Ganga's water level above the danger mark in the state capital. This decision was made to ensure the safety of students and teachers.

According to a circular issued on Tuesday by the District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh, "Total 76 government schools in eight blocks of Patna district will remain closed till August 31 in view of the rising trend of water level in the Ganga river..."

The Bihar government recently authorised District Magistrates to decide on school closures in the situation of a flood-like situation in their respective areas.

This order follows a recent incident where a government school teacher fell into the Ganga near Patna and was swept away by strong currents.

Rainfall Highlights:

In the last 24 hours, various southern regions have experienced notable rainfall. Khaira in Jamui recorded the highest amount at 72.0 mm, while Patna received 0.4 mm. The maximum temperature in Patna reached 31.3°C, and the weather remained normal due to cloud cover in the city and nearby areas.

Significant rainfall was also observed in other locations: Silav in Nalanda received 71.2 mm, Sonu in Jamui had 68.8 mm, Hisua in Nawada recorded 61.2 mm, and Chakai in Jamui saw 60.4 mm. Rajauli in Nawada reported 57.2 mm, Garhi in Jamui received 56.0 mm, and Tekari in Gaya had 47.4 mm.

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Additional rainfall measurements include 46.6 mm in Akbarpur, Nawada; 46.4 mm in Kurtha, Arwal; and 46.0 mm in Nawada. Barachatti and Imamganj in Gaya each recorded 42.2 mm, Narhat in Nawada saw 41.6 mm, Sherghati in Gaya had 39.8 mm, and Belaganj in Gaya received 38.6 mm.

Other regions reported: Sikandra in Jamui with 38.4 mm, Dobhi in Gaya with 36.2 mm, Tarari in Bhojpur with 34.4 mm, Dumria in Gaya with 34.2 mm, Manpur in Gaya with 30.2 mm, Ariyari in Sheikhpura with 29.4 mm, and Govindpur in Nawada with 28.6 mm.

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(With PTI Inputs)