Punjab extends school holidays due to rain and flooding till September 3

“Parents and students are requested to prioritize safety and follow the instructions given by the administration,” the education minister wrote further.

In another post on X, Bains warned private schools that if they won’t close the schools for both students and teachers, strict action will follow.

“The Punjab government has declared school holidays keeping in mind the safety of students and teachers in the wake of the floods. Despite the holidays, complaints are being received from various places that some private schools are calling their teachers to schools at their own discretion,” he wrote.

“In this regard, clear directions have been issued to the officials. Now, if any such complaint is received in any district, appropriate action will be taken by the concerned district administration,” he added.

Earlier, on August 26, the Government announced closure of all schools, both government-run and private, in Punjab from August 27 to 30 due to heavy rain and flooding.

At least 10 districts, including Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar, Amritsar, Ferozepur, Fazilka, are battling floods triggered by torrential monsoon rain.

The state previously faced devastating floods in 1955, 1978, 1988, 2019, and 2023.