Flood-like situation in Punjab: Authorities order school closure, check details

Schools closed in Punjab: In a recent bout of torrential rains, Punjab has been severely affected, resulting in the loss of lives and extensive damage to infrastructure. 

Several places of Punjab experienced a flood-like situation as the water level rose following heavy rainfall.

Vehicles, including tractors, appeared to have nearly submerged in the waters as they passed through roads. 

Keeping in view safety and security of children, several cities of Punjab declared a school holiday for Monday in schools as the state continues to be battered by heavy rains. 

The district administration of Ludhiana ordered that all schools in the city will remain closed on Monday. 

The direction issued by the district administration would apply to all government, recognised, private schools and other educational institutions, it added.

"Due to heavy rains in various places across Punjab since last few days, multiple cases of flooding in the areas in and around of Sutlej river in the district have been reported. Apart from this, many schools in the Ludhiana district can also be used as relief camps/evacuation centres. Keeping the convenience and safety of the children in mind, it has been felt that the district Holiday should be given in all schools, educational institutions etc. under Ludhiana," an official statement read.   

Meanwhile, in Punjab's Rupnagar, Mohali, Fatehgarh Sahib and Patiala, authorities declared a school holiday for Monday. 

Haryana’s Panchkula district authorities also ordered that schools will be remain shut on Monday.   

Several area in Punjab have reported loss of life and property, as well as disruption in transport and power as heavy rainfall lashed parts of Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Himachal Pradesh, on Sunday, leading to waterlogging, flash floods and landslides.

According to the IMD, an interaction between a western disturbance and monsoonal winds is leading to an intense rainfall spell over northwest India, including Delhi, which experienced the season's first "very heavy" rainfall.

- With inputs from agencies

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