Schools Shut in Punjab Flood-Hit Districts Due to Safety Reasons

Lahore / Sialkot / Narowal / Okara – August 31, 2025:
The authorities in Punjab have directed educational institutes in flood-affected districts to be shut down due to heavy rain and increasing river levels, which made several school campuses waterlogged.

Sialkot: Schools Closed till September 5

The Sialkot Deputy Commissioner (DC) announced on Saturday that the district’s public and private schools will be closed from September 1 to September 5.
The decision was made after stagnant water was found within school campuses, rendering the place unsafe for children, teachers, and staff. The directive is as per the instructions of the Punjab School Education Department.

Narowal: Shutdown Extended to September 7

In Narowal, the school vacations have been prolonged to September 7, as the flood condition continues to interfere with routine life. The authorities informed that the extension was made to safeguard students until relief and rehabilitation work is in progress.

Okara: Flood-Prone Regions On High Alert

The DC of Okara has also ordered the closure of schools in flood-risk regions of the district until September 7 due to an increase in the levels of Sutlej and Ravi rivers.
As per the official release, schools in 32 flood-affected areas such as Chuchak, Lasharian, Gogera, Fateh Pur, Kund Bohard, Mehlo Ky, Rohela Sherin, Peer Ali, Molia Chishti, Rattay Key, Nikki Maneki, and Head Suleimanki Haveli will be closed.
Lahore: All Schools Except 45 Reopen

In the meantime, the DC of Lahore confirmed that all schools, both government and private, in the city would open on September 1.
But 45 schools in flood-hit areas will remain shut until further orders. A majority of these schools have either been damaged or are being utilized as relief camps.

These are some of the schools mentioned in the list:

Government Schools: GHSS Maraka Quarter, GHS Chung, GES Manga, GHS Bund Road Shahdara, Govt. High School Shah Pur Kanjra, Govt. Mussarat Girls High School Bund Road, Govt. Central Model School No. 2, and others.

Private Schools: British Grammar School (Raiwind), The Heaven School System (Raiwind), The Stars Education Complex (Raiwind), Dar-e-Arqam Manga Mandi, Inspire School, Antique Public School, and a few others.

Authorities Prioritize Safety

Officials highlighted that the shutdowns were necessary to protect lives and avoid health hazards in the presence of stagnant water, dilapidated buildings, and the continued use of schools as flood relief camps.
Reopening dates will depend on weather conditions and the progress of cleanup operations in the affected districts.