For days, vast stretches of Delhi have been inundated due to the Yamuna river reaching its highest water level in 45 years, triggered by uncommonly heavy rainfall, some of which came from the neighboring state of Haryana.
"However, on account of Relief camps functional in the below listed School Buildings and as a precautionary measure in others due to waterlogging shall remain close on July 17 and 18," added the official statement. Delhi Floods: MCD Releases List of Schools That Will Remain Close Tomorrow Due to Waterlogging.
India floods: The frequency of such events has set new records of economic stress, the report added. Among natural disasters, India mostly witnesses floods.