The Directorate of School Education Jammu on Thursday ordered the closure of all government and private schools across the Jammu division till August 30, 2025, citing heavy rains and the rising flood threat.
The official order stated that continuous downpours have triggered waterlogging in school premises, flooding in low-lying areas, risks of landslides, and road damage, making physical attendance unsafe for students and staff. Parents and civil society members had also urged the administration to suspend classes for safety reasons.
“All government and private schools across Jammu Division shall remain closed up to August 30, 2025,” reads the directive issued by Director School Education Jammu, Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary.
The Directorate has asked school heads to explore the possibility of online classes for students of classes 9 to 12 to minimize academic disruption. Institutions have also been instructed to conduct sanitation and safety checks before reopening.
Chief Education Officers and school heads have been directed to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and remain in close coordination with the local administration while planning the resumption of physical classes.
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