November rainfall highest in the past six years
The Hindu
DPI calls for shifting schools out of dilapidated buildings
Citizens, on Friday, got a respite from the heavy rains that have been lashing Bengaluru over the past few days. From November 1 to 18, the city received 255.9 mm of rain, the highest in the past six years. The city last experienced such weather in November 2015 when it recorded 296.4 mm of rain.
The average rainfall during November is around 50 mm, with the average maximum and minimum temperatures of 27 degrees and 18 degrees Celsius. This month, there has been a –5 degree departure in the maximum temperature.
Taking no chances, the Department of Public Instruction, on Friday, directed all deputy directors in Karnataka to shift schools out of buildings that are in a dilapidated condition. Officials have been told to make local arrangements keeping in mind the safety of children. School managements have been asked to submit details about repair works needed for the school buildings.

The High Court of Karnataka on Tuesday ordered the issue of a notice to the State government on a PIL petition, which had complained about disturbances caused to people residing in the localities around the National Public School situated in Rajajinagar 5th block due to use of loudspeakers with high volume in the school and parking of school buses in residential areas.












