Srinagar, Sep 03 (KNO): In view of inclement weather and flood like situation, the government Wednesday said all educational institutes 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 the 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 including schools, colleges, universities and private coaching centers in Kashmir shall remain closed tomorrow on 04.09.2025 as a precautionary measure.”
Meanwhile, Director Colleges in an order said that in view of the prevailing inclement weather conditions and as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety and security of students and staff across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, all Government Degree Colleges, GCETs, private colleges in the UT of J&K shall remain closed on September-04.
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.
The University of Kashmir officials also said that in view of adverse weather conditions, the university shall remain closed on Thursday. “All examinations scheduled for the day are postponed. The fresh dates will be notified separately.”—(KNO)