Archive · 4 Sep 2025
Punjab Extends School Closures, Death Toll Rises to 37
Flooding in Punjab has led to the extension of school closures.
Schools, colleges, and universities will remain closed until September 7.
The government announced this due to the severe flood situation.
The floods have caused damage across the state, with 37 deaths reported and over 3.50 lakh people affected.
Many villages and a large area of farmland have also been impacted.
Punjab government extends school, college, and university closures until September 7.
The closures are due to the ongoing flood situation.
Heavy rains in the catchment areas caused rivers to swell.
The floods have claimed 37 lives.
Over 3.50 lakh people are affected, with 1,655 villages impacted.
- Who
- Punjab government
- What
- Extension of school closures and impact of floods in Punjab
- When
- Announcements made on Wednesday and Thursday
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall
- School Closure Extension
- Until September 7
- Affected Population
- Over 3.50 lakh people
- Villages Affected
- 1,655
- Total Land Affected
- 175,216 hectares
- Death Toll
- 37
- Most Affected Area (Villages)
- Gurdaspur (324 villages)
Sources
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40 people trapped in flooded village in Jammu
Amid Heavy Rain, Bhakra Dam Level Rises 3 ft In 24 Hours, Authorities On Alert
A week after flooding begins, Patiala admin issues high alert in over 2 dozen villages along Ghaggar, Tangri rivers
Heavy rain lashes northern India, Yamuna river breaches danger mark in Delhi
India sends second flood warning to Pakistan on humanitarian grounds
Persistent heavy rain in north India, may lower crop output
India not to blame for Pakistan's devastating floods: Experts
Punjab govt extends closure of schools
