Punjab Schools To Reopen Tomorrow, Official Says

• Punjab faces severe floods affecting 1,996 villages; 46 dead, 3 missing.
• Schools to reopen from September 8; safety inspections required before classes.
• Over 22,854 rescued; Delhi CM donates ₹5 crore to Punjab relief efforts.

Punjab is grappling with one of the worst floods in decades. Over 1,996 villages across 23 districts, housing 3.87 lakh people, have been impacted. As

of now, the death toll has touched 46, and three people have been reported missing. Amid the ongoing situation, many students and parents are wondering whether the authorities will extend the school holidays or not. As per a latest tweet by the Minister of School Education of Punjab, Harjot Singh Bains, government, private, and aided schools, colleges, and universities in the state will reopen as usual from tomorrow, September 8, 2025. However, if any school or college is affected by floods, the decision to announce a shutdown rests with the concerned district's Deputy Commissioner. Issuing guidelines for school authorities, Minister Bains said, "It will be mandatory for the management of private schools to ensure that the school building and classrooms are completely safe to guarantee the safety of students and teachers."

Punjab Govt. Schools Closed Till Sept 8; Teachers on Duty

It must be noted that all government schools in the state will remain closed for students on September 8. However, teachers will have to be on duty to meticulously inspect school buildings. If any sort of issue or defect is found, it must be immediately reported to the district's Deputy Commissioner and the Engineering Department.

Furthermore, cleaning activities will be carried out with the assistance of SMC, panchayats, municipal councils, and corporations. Afterwards, schools will reopen for students from September 9, 2025.



Due to the severe floods, the Punjab government previously extended the school closures till September 7, 2025.

Will Chandigarh, Himachal Authorities Announce Extension?

Apart from Punjab, schools in Chandigarh and Himachal Pradesh were also closed till September 7, 2025. The authorities will shortly announce the reopening or extension of school holidays post-examination of weather conditions.

Over 22 Thousand Individuals Rescued from Worst-Hit Areas

Meanwhile, approximately 22,854 individuals have been rescued from the worst-hit areas in the state. NDRF, Armed Forces, BSF, Punjab Police, and local volunteers are persistently working on saving lives. To make it happen, 219 relief camps have been established, sheltering more than 6,100 people.

"Indian Air Force helicopters continue to provide relief operations across Punjab, Himachal, and J&K, by having evacuated 541 people from Bharmor-Chamba sector and airlifting over 10,000 kg of essential relief material in Kullu and Kishtwar sectors. The IAF has assets positioned for follow-up tasks, reflecting the IAF's unwavering commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster relief," the IAF said.

Delhi CM Extends Support to Punjab

In view of the worsening situation, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta recently announced a contribution of Rs 5 crore to the Punjab Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support the state.

Expressing solidarity, CM Gupta wrote in a post on X, "The Delhi government has decided to contribute Rs 5 crore to the Punjab Chief Minister's Relief Fund. In this difficult time, the pain of the brothers and sisters of Punjab is a shared pain of all of us. The people and government of Delhi stand with affection and sympathy with the people struggling with this disaster. We pray to God that the affected families recover from this calamity soon, and happiness, peace, and prosperity return to the sacred land of Punjab."

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