Schools in THESE regions extend holidays: Details inside

LAHORE/SIALKOT: Flood-hit areas of Punjab are witnessing widespread school closures as authorities work to repair damaged infrastructure. In Sialkot, all government and private schools will remain closed from September 1 to 5, with officials citing severe flood damage that has rendered classrooms unsafe.

The decision is aimed at protecting students, teachers and staff while recovery efforts continue.

In Chiniot, floodwaters have caused extensive damage to both education and health facilities. Authorities confirmed that 88 schools are currently unfit for educational use, and urgent steps are being taken to restore schools and hospitals in the affected areas.

Meanwhile, in Lahore, most schools are scheduled to reopen on September 1. However, 45 schools in flood-hit areas will remain closed as they have been converted into relief camps. These include 33 government schools and 12 private institutions in neighborhoods such as Thokar Niaz Baig, Shahpur Kanjran, Marka and Shahdara.

Officials have urged parents and students to remain alert for updates on school operations as flood recovery efforts continue across the province.