Punjab School Holiday: These Schools and Colleges To Remain Closed In Jalandhar

In the wake of last week's torrential rains that submerged large parts of the Doaba region, the Jalandhar district administration has declared a two-day holiday for students of nine government schools deemed structurally unsafe.

District Commissioner Himanshu Aggarwal, after a comprehensive review of the flood-affected areas, ordered the closure of these specific schools on September 11 and 12. This decision marks a significant reduction from the initial list of 41 schools that were shut down immediately following the deluge. The administration has confirmed that all other schools previously on the list have been cleared to resume operations.

The heavy rainfall led to severe waterlogging across Jalandhar city, with inundation reported on highways, link roads, and in nearly every urban area. The flood control room received over 200 complaints of water entering homes and commercial basements, causing significant disruption and damage. Key facilities, including the district court complex, were also affected, bringing official work to a standstill.

"The situation is being managed on a war footing. Our teams have responded promptly to each complaint, and drainage facilities have been utilised to their maximum capacity," stated DC Aggarwal. He informed that accumulated rainwater was successfully discharged into the Kala Sanghian drain, which flows into the Satluj river.

List of Schools Declared Closed (Sept 11-12):

Government Middle School, Fateh Jalal

Government Middle School, Basti Peer Dad

Government High School, Lidda

Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Basti Sheikh

Government High School, Mundh

Government High School, Boparai Kalan

Government Primary School, Jalalpur Kalan, Lohia Khas

Government Primary School, Peer Dad West-2

Government Primary School, Mundh, Nakodar-2

Earlier the below schools were expected to remain closed:

Government Primary School, Bolina Doaba

Government Primary School, Bhagwanpur

Government Primary School, Kotli Than Singh

Government Primary School, Dhan Mohalla

Government Primary School, Fattudhinga

Government Primary School, Ucha Bet

Government Primary School, Dhilwan

Government Primary School, Jalandhar Cantt.

Government Girls Senior Secondary School, Adampur

Government Primary School, Basti Guzan-2

Government Primary School, Shahkot, Railway Road

Government Primary School, Kot Badal Khan, Nakodar Block

Government Primary School, Ladowali Road, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Sant Nagar, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Raipur Rasoolpur, Nakodar Block

Government Primary School, Talhan, Jalandhar Block

Government Primary School, Dakoha, Jalandhar Cantt.

Government Primary School, Ladhewali, Jalandhar Block

Government Primary School, Sansarpur, Jalandhar Block

Government Primary School, Khambra, Jalandhar Block

Government Primary School, Bhargo Camp, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Bhagat Basti, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Model House, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Basti Sheikh, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Basti Danishmanda, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Mithapur, Jalandhar

Government Primary School, Suchi Pind, Jalandhar Block

Government Primary School, Malsian, Shahkot Block

Government Primary School, Rurka Kalan, Phillaur Block

Government Primary School, Phillaur Town

Government Primary School, Apra, Phillaur Block

Government Primary School, Bilga, Phillaur Block

Government Primary School, Mehatpur, Nakodar Block

Government Primary School, Banga, Shahkot Block

Government Primary School, Gorsian Piran, Shahkot Block

Government Primary School, Lohian, Shahkot Block

Government Primary School, Nurmahal, Nakodar Block

Government Primary School, Bara Pind, Phillaur Block

Government Primary School, Jandiala, Jalandhar Block

Government Primary School, Goraya, Phillaur Block

Government Primary School, Jamsher, Jalandhar Block

Political Storm Rages Amid Stagnant Waters

On the other hand, BJP councillors of the Jalandhar Municipal Corporation have launched a sharp attack on the AAP-led civic body, holding it directly responsible for the "preventable" crisis.

Led by Ward No. 50 councillor Manjit Singh Titu, the BJP leaders accused the corporation of gross negligence and a lack of accountability. They highlighted the catastrophic failure of the crores-worth Pholariwal Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), whose motor burnt out and, with no backup generator, ceased functioning entirely.

"This plant failure directly led to dirty water flooding city areas, causing crores of rupees in losses to traders, especially in Model Town where basements were filled," Titu stated during a press conference at the Punjab Press Club. He criticized the Mayor and the state government for turning a blind eye to the deteriorating civic conditions, which were also exposed during the recent Sodal Mela due to broken, pothole-ridden roads.

The councillors warned of an impending health crisis, pointing to the rampant accumulation of garbage and stagnant sewage water that continues to plague streets and neighbourhoods. "Despite repeated complaints, the matter is not being addressed on a priority basis. Jalandhar is steeped in a deep civic crisis, and those in power must be held accountable," Titu added.

With the sun now out, the focus in Jalandhar remains on pumping out the water from the last week and the escalating political debate over who is to blame for the extensive damage.