Fire breaks out at shoes manufacturing factory in Delhi's Udyog Nagar
New Delhi (PTI): A fire broke out at a shoes manufacturing factory in west Delhi's Udyog Nagar area on Sunday morning, officials said.
According to the fire officials, they received information regarding the blaze at 9.36 am, following which 16 fire tenders were rushed to the spot.
The fire, which broke out in a tin shed at the third floor of the building, was brought under control at 12.50 pm and cooling operation is underway. The building has a basement, a ground and three floors. No injury has been reported, they said.
#WATCH | Delhi | Fire breaks out in a shoe factory in Udyog Nagar. Fire tenders are present at the spot, fire fighting operations are underway. Details awaited. pic.twitter.com/3jTKCRJhK7
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Schools in Mizoram's nine districts closed due to rain
Aizawl (PTI): All schools in nine districts of Mizoram remained closed on Tuesday due to heavy rain that has been lashing the northeastern state since the day before, an official said.
School Education Director Angela Zothanpuii said administrations of nine districts, including Aizawl, Kolasib, Lunglei and Mamit, announced school closure on Tuesday as a precautionary measure for students' safety.
However, schools in the southern districts of Hnahthial and Lawngtlai remained open following a slight improvement in weather conditions there, she said.
According to the India Meteorological Department, Serchhip recorded the highest rainfall at 70.5 mm in a 24-hour period, followed by Hnahthial 55 mm, Siaha 37.5 mm, and Aizawl 36 mm.
Khawzawl district reported 30 mm of rainfall, Mamit 25.9 mm, Kolasib 25 mm, Lawngtlai 17.5 mm, and Lunglei 2.2 mm during the same period, it said.
The weather department has forecast light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorm and lightning in Mizoram on Tuesday.
