Punjab schools closed till August 26 due to heavy rainfall – Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Punjab government on Wednesday ordered to close all schools till August 26 (Saturday) due to heavy rainfall in different parts of the state.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the state government has ordered holidays with immediate effect in all schools – government, aided, recognised, and private, due to the heavy rains, which have caused flooding in Punjab in different districts.
Several parts of Punjab witnessed heavy rains on Wednesday, which led to flood-like situations on many roads and low-lying areas.
Bains took to his Twitter handle to announce the closure of schools in the state. “As per the instructions of Honourable Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Maan ji, keeping in mind the floods caused by heavy rains in various districts of Punjab including Himachal Pradesh, the Punjab Government has ordered with immediate effect in all government/aided/recognised and private schools of the state for safety reasons. Holidays are observed with immediate effect today (23rd August 2023) till 26th August 2023 (Saturday),” he tweeted.