School Holiday in Punjab: All Schools Closed Till August 26 in State Due to Heavy Rains
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 different districts of the state.
Chandigarh, August 23: The Punjab government on Wednesday ordered closure of all schools till August 26 in the wake of heavy rains 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 different districts of the state. School Holiday in Himachal Pradesh: All Schools, Colleges and Anganwadis To Remain Shut In Shimla District in View of Heavy Rainfall As IMD Issues 'Red Alert'; Check Dates and Other Details.
Several parts of Punjab witnessed heavy rains on Wednesday, which led to flood-like situation on many roads and low-lying areas.