Schools in Punjab to Shut Down from August 27 to 31 Due to Severe Rain and Flood Warnings
Heavy Rain Alert Forces School Closures Across Punjab
In a bid to ensure the safety of students, the Punjab government has announced the closure of all primary, secondary, and senior secondary schools from August 27 to 30, 2025, due to heavy rain and flood alerts. The decision was confirmed by Punjab Chief Minister, Bhagwant Mann, citing student safety as the top priority.
The Meteorological Department, Chandigarh, issued a red alert for heavy rainfall in several districts, including Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Barnala, Sangrur, and Mansa. These districts are expected to receive extremely heavy downpours, which may lead to waterlogging, flash floods, and traffic disruptions.
Pathankot district declared a holiday for all schools, colleges, and educational institutions on August 26 due to incessant rainfall. Schools had already remained closed on August 25. Hoshiarpur district ordered the closure of all government and private schools on August 26 and 27 due to heavy rainfall forecast and waterlogging on several routes leading to schools.
Several districts in Punjab had already declared holidays due to heavy rains, waterlogging, and rising river levels before the state-wide closure announcement. Disaster management teams have been put on standby in flood-prone areas in these districts.
Rupnagar, Ferozepur, Jalandhar, and Patiala are districts that continue to remain under close watch due to overflowing rivers and heavy rainfall. An orange alert has been issued in Punjab for heavy to very heavy rainfall on August 30, 2025, and a yellow alert has been issued for heavy rain on August 31 and September 1, 2025.
The Punjab CM shared the announcement on his official handle, but the specific Twitter channel could not be identified in the available search results. District administrations have been asked to remain on high alert and activate disaster management protocols in these districts.
No new information about the academic schedule or compensatory classes has been announced yet. The situation is being closely monitored, and updates will be provided as they become available.
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