Closure of Schools, Colleges across Punjab extended in view of Floods, Check new date

September 3, 2025

Chandigarh: Punjab is battling with one of the worst flood disasters in decades imapcting all 23 districts and over 1200 villages. In view of the prevailing flood situation, schools and colleges across Punjab will remain close till 7th September, 2025. The information has been shared by Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains.

In a post on X, Harjot Singh Bains shared the information. He posted, “As directed by Hon’ble CM Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, in view of the flood situation, all Govt/Aided/Recognized & Private Schools, Colleges, Universities & Polytechnics across Punjab will remain closed till 7th Sept 2025.”

He further added that everyone is requested to strictly follow local administration’s guidelines in view of flood situation.

Earlier, the closure of all educational institutions was announced till September 3, 2025. However, looking at the grave situation, Punjab Government announced further closure of all educational institutions.

As directed by Hon’ble CM Punjab Sh. Bhagwant Singh Mann Ji, in view of the flood situation, all Govt/Aided/Recognized & Private Schools, Colleges, Universities & Polytechnics across Punjab will remain closed till 7th Sept 2025.

Everyone is requested to strictly follow local…

— Harjot Singh Bains (@harjotbains) September 3, 2025

Flood Fury in Punjab 

Heavy rains have affected all 23 districts and over 1200 villages of Punjab. Looking at the grappling situation, the Punjab Government has officially declared the state as ‘disaster hit’.  This has activated emergency responses under the Disaster Management Act, 2025.

Heavy monsoon rains, coupled with the release of waters from dams, have caused extensive flooding in many districts of Punjab. With the situation still evolving, there is a grave concern that conditions may further deteriorate in the coming days.