Jammu region schools to remain closed till September 1 due to incessant rain

The Directorate of School Education Jammu (DSEJ) announced on Sunday that all schools in Jammu Division both government and private will remain closed till September 1, 2025. The decision comes amid continuous heavy rainfall and landslides affecting the hilly areas of the region. The order, signed by Dr. Naseem Javaid Chowdhary, Director School Education Jammu, referenced earlier closure



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Earlier, on August 29, the Jammu and Kashmir government had ordered the closure of all schools in the Jammu region until August 30 due to heavy rains and flooding. Alongside the closure, school heads were instructed to assess the feasibility of conducting online classes for students in Classes 9 to 12 where adequate infrastructure and internet connectivity exist.