Amid flood warning, schools across J&K continue to remain closed

Jammu Edu Institutes to remain shut till Friday

KNO Correspondent

Srinagar, Sep 03 (KNO): In view of inclement weather and flood like situation, the government Wednesday said the schools in Kashmir division shall remain closed on Thursday.

The government however said that the schools in Jammu division shall continue to remain closed till Friday.

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Ashul Garg according to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said that government has decided to close the functioning of schools in Kashmir division on Thursday as a precautionary measure.

Garg said, “In view of adverse weather conditions, all educational institutions in Kashmir shall remain closed tomorrow on 04.09.2025 as a precautionary measure.”

In the meantime, Director of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) in an order said that the schools across Jammu and division shall remain closed till September-05 in view of inclement weather and flood like situation.

“In reference to the weather alert issued by the IMD and also keeping in view the incessant rains, landslides, flash floods, and severe waterlogging in low-lying areas, all government and private schools across Jammu Division shall remain closed till 05-09-2025 to ensure the safety of students and staff,” DSEJ said.

The directorate further ordered that online classes shall be conducted wherever possible to maintain continuity of education.—(KNO)