Ludhiana, July 2 -- After a month-long summer break, government schools across Ludhiana reopened on Monday with welcome programmes for students under the 'Aao School Chaliye' campaign. However, the first day saw only around 50% attendance, with continuous rainfall keeping many students at home.

Jagjit Singh Mann, head teacher at Government Primary School, Mangli Uchi, said the post-vacation turnout is typically low, but this year's heavy downpour has worsened the situation. "Continuous showers kept many students at home," he added.

Pardeep Kumar, principal of Government Senior Secondary Smart School, PAU, said his school had to cancel an awareness session on drug abuse, which was to be conducted by a DAV University expert. "The weather ...