Punjab closes all universities, colleges till September 3 due to floods, heavy rain

In a post on X, Bains said: “Due to continuous heavy rainfall across Punjab since last night, all colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes will also remain closed till 3rd September 2025 with immediate effect. The responsibility for the well-being of students residing in hostels lies with the respective administrations. Everyone is requested to strictly follow the guidelines issued by local authorities.”

At least 10 districts in Punjab, including Gurdaspur, Pathankot, Amritsar, Hoshiarpur, Ferozepur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, and Tarn Taran, are currently battling floods.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall across the state from September 1 to 3.

In another post on X, Bains warned private schools that if they don’t close them 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 said.

“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.

Schools in Punjab have been closed since August 27 due to the rain and floods.

In Gurdaspur’s Daburi, the campus of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya was flooded, and more than 400 people, including students and staff, were rescued on August 27.