All Chandigarh schools to remain closed on Tuesday
Heavy rain forecast, Ghaggar in spate; schools in Mohali are already closed since Aug 27
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NDRF personnel during a search and rescue operation at a flood-affected area, in Punjab. (@NDRFHQ/X via PTI Photo) All government and private schools in Chandigarh will remain closed on Tuesday, September 2, following an alert for heavy rainfall issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The closure order was announced by the Director of School Education, UT Chandigarh, citing “inclement weather conditions.” Schools in Mohali are already closed until September 3.
The IMD has predicted heavy rain over the next 24 hours in Chandigarh and adjoining areas, warning of possible waterlogging and localised flooding. Northern and central Punjab are also expected to receive heavy showers as a fresh monsoon system moves through the region.
The weather office has cautioned that the downpour could further swell the Ghaggar river, which is already flowing close to the danger mark in parts of Dera Bassi, Patiala, Sangrur, and Fazilka districts. Several villages along the riverbank have reported breaches in embankments, prompting district administrations to issue advisories and deploy relief teams. Officials fear that continued rain could worsen the situation in low-lying areas, where fields and link roads remain waterlogged after the recent spell of heavy rain.
In Punjab, all schools and colleges are closed until September 3. With floods in 12 districts of the state, the AAP government had announced the closure of all educational institutions on August 27. The education department has asked parents to ensure children remain indoors and avoid venturing near swollen drains and rivers.
With the soil already saturated from previous rainfall and the threat of urban flooding looming large, authorities have urged residents to stay alert. The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation has activated its emergency control room and warned of traffic disruptions in several sectors due to waterlogging.
The IMD has maintained an orange alert for the region, advising people to take necessary precautions as the monsoon continues to remain active.
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