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All schools, colleges, universities in Punjab closed till September 7 due to floods

Authorities have urged citizens to stay alert, follow safety advisories, and avoid non-essential travel in affected areas
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Children wade through a heavily waterlogged street in Ludhiana. Tribune photo: Himanshu Mahajan
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The Punjab government on Wednesday extended the closure of all schools, colleges and universities till September 7 due to the prevailing flood situation in the state.

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The directive applies to all government, aided, recognised, and private schools, colleges, universities, and polytechnics throughout the state. An announcement in this regard was made by Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.

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 "As directed by Hon'ble CM Punjab Shree Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, in view of the flood situation, all govt/aided/recognised & private schools, colleges, universities & Polytechnics across Punjab will remain closed till 7th Sept 2025.

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"Everyone is requested to strictly follow the local administration's guidelines," said Bains on X.

Earlier, the government had declared holidays in all schools and colleges till September 3.

Punjab is facing massive floods, caused by the swollen Sutlej, Beas and Ravi rivers and seasonal rivulets following heavy rains in their catchment areas in Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Rains in Punjab have also worsened the flood situation in the state.

Entire Punjab has been impacted by nature's fury with the deluge claiming 30 lives and affecting more than 3.50 lakh people.

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