Saralnama
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that all schools will be closed from 27 to 30 August due to heavy rains. Continuous rainfall over the past days and forecasts of more rain led to this decision. Rivers like Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi are swollen, causing flooding in many villages and farmlands. The release of extra water from Pong and Bhakra dams has worsened the situation. The worst-affected districts include Pathankot, Gurdaspur, Fazilka, Kapurthala, Tarn Taran, Ferozepur, and Hoshiarpur. The closure applies to all government and private schools from primary to senior secondary levels. Authorities are monitoring the situation and managing relief efforts to help affected areas. (Updated 26 Aug 2025, 22:24 IST; source: link)