The Punjab government has announced the closure of all public and private schools in flood-hit districts until further notice, citing safety concerns.
📍 Affected Areas
Schools will remain closed in severely impacted districts, including:
Kasur
Bahawalnagar
Okara
Pakpattan
Vehari
Bahawalpur
Lodhran
Jhang
🚨 Reason for Closure
Widespread flooding of villages and urban localities.
Several school buildings either damaged or converted into relief camps for displaced families.
Unsafe commuting conditions due to inundated roads.
🏫 Govt & Relief Measures
The School Education Department has directed institutions to coordinate with PDMA and district administration.
Alternative arrangements, including temporary relief classrooms in safer areas, are under consideration.
Teachers in flood-hit zones are instructed to assist with relief efforts.
⚠️ Outlook
Authorities will review the situation after river flows stabilize. Schools in unaffected districts will remain open as per routine.