LAHORE: The summer vacation of school have been extended as the floods continue to disrupt daily life in various Punjab districts.
As per the notification issued here, 18 schools in the Jhelum district will remain closed for one more week and will resume on September 8.
Meanwhile, schools have resumed classes in several districts including Vihari. Whereas 60 of them, which are located in flood-hit areas, will remain closed till the flood situation improves.
On the other hand, following heavy rain in Lahore yesterday, the Deputy Commissioner announced reopening date of all educational institutions in the city.
As per details, the education activities are set to resume from September 1, despite flood situation in several areas of the city.
The notification issued by Deputy Commissioner, all schools across Lahore will reopen on September 1, except for those located in flood-affected areas and buildings currently being used as relief camps, which will remain closed until further notice.
Parents and students have been advised to stay in close contact with school administrations for updates.
The district administration asserted that all institutions must comply with guidelines issued by the Education Department.
On the other hand, schools in flood-hit areas of Pakpattan have been closed indefinitely from September 1 on the DC’s orders to ensure student safety. Authorities say classes will resume once conditions improve.
The district administration has decided to keep educational institutions in flood-affected areas closed due to the prevailing situation.
On the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Pakpattan, the Education Department issued an official notification stating that 12 schools in the tehsil will remain closed from September 1 until further notice.
The deputy commissioner explained that the step was taken to protect the lives of students and teachers, as several areas remain under threat due to floodwaters. He said safeguarding the lives and property of citizens is the administration’s top priority, and no risk can be taken with students’ safety.
According to the Education Department, a list of affected schools has been shared with the relevant authorities, while parents have been urged to fully comply with the decision. The administration added that schools will reopen as soon as the situation improves to ensure continuity of education.
Previously, the district administration had ordered the closure of all schools in Sialkot on August 29 and 30 because of severe flooding.
Meanwhile, life in rural areas has been paralysed by floodwaters, with educational activities badly disrupted in many villages.
Local residents stressed that the government must take immediate steps for the cleaning and rehabilitation of damaged schools so that children can resume their studies quickly.
Experts noted that while the closure of schools is a necessary short-term measure. The administration also needs an emergency plan for the long-term protection and recovery of educational institutions.
