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Punjab schools closed till August 26 due to heavy rainfall

Bains took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce the closure of schools in the state: "As per the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Maan ji.

Punjab schools closed till August 26 due to heavy rainfall: The Punjab government announced on Wednesday that all schools will be closed until August 26 (Saturday) owing to heavy rainfall across the state.

Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced that the state government has ordered immediate vacations for all schools – public, aided, recognised, and private – as a result of the torrential rains that have caused flooding in various districts of the state.

Wednesday’s heavy rainfall in several regions of Punjab led to flooding on a number of roads and low-lying areas.

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Bains took to Twitter on Wednesday to announce the closure of schools in the state: “As per the instructions of the Chief Minister of Punjab, Bhagwant Maan ji, and keeping in mind the floods caused by heavy rains in various districts of Punjab including Himachal Pradesh, the Punjab Government has ordered with immediate effect the closure of all government/aided/recognised and private schools of the state for safety reasons. “From today (August 23, 2023) through Saturday, August 26, 2023, there will be an immediate holiday.”

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