IMD forecasts moderate to heavy rains in Goa, issues red alert for two days
Panaji, Jun 8: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red alert, forecasting moderate to heavy rainfall in Goa over the next two days, an official said.
According to the IMD, monsoon has been active over the coastal state in the last 24 hours.
Many places witnessed moderate rainfall, and very heavy showers lashed some parts of Goa, the department said.
The IMD has issued a red alert for June 9 and June 10, forecasting that moderate to heavy rainfall was very likely over North and South Goa districts, the official said.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at a few places with extremely heavy showers at isolated places, he said.
The IMD has issued an orange alert for June 11 and 12, it was stated.
According to the MeT, visibility may become poor due to intense spells of rainfall causing traffic congestion.
There could be water logging and the uprooting of trees may affect the power supply, it said.
The department has also warned about the possibility of flash floods due to intense spells of rain.
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AIITA welcomes Karnataka’s ban on obscene songs in school events
Bhatkal: The Karnataka unit of the All India Ideal Teachers Association (AIITA) has welcomed the Karnataka government’s decision to strictly ban school children from dancing to obscene songs during educational and cultural programmes in government, aided, and private schools across the state.
AIITA Karnataka State President M. R. Manvi congratulated the government for taking what he termed an important step to preserve the sanctity of education.
“Such decisions to safeguard the dignity of school children and uphold the values of education are the need of the hour. This rule should not be limited to government schools alone but must be strictly implemented in all private educational institutions as well,” he said.
He further urged the government to address other concerns within school programmes.
“The government should not only prohibit obscene dances in the name of school anniversaries, but also ensure that plays and dialogues that incite religious hatred are avoided. Schools should be centres of harmony, not platforms for spreading hatred,” he added.
According to a recent circular issued by the Department of School Education and Literacy, obscene dances are adversely affecting the mental health and moral values of students.
In this regard, schools have been advised to use songs that promote nationalism, positive thinking, the greatness of Kannada culture, and value-based traditions instead of inappropriate content during programmes.
The circular also emphasises that students should be dressed in decent attire.
AIITA also backed the department’s warning that disciplinary action would be taken against head teachers if such guidelines are violated. The association has further demanded that district Deputy Directors of Public Instruction strictly monitor the implementation of these rules.
