Chandigarh, Sept. 2 -- The Punjab government on Monday announced closure of all colleges, universities and polytechnic institutes till September 3 in the wake of incessant rainfall across the state.

"Due to continuous heavy rainfall across Punjab since Sunday night, all colleges, universities, and polytechnic institutes will also remain closed till September 3 with immediate effect. The responsibility for the well-being of students residing in hostels rests with the respective administrations. Everyone is requested to strictly follow the guidelines issued by the local authorities," state education minister Harjot Singh Bains posted on X.

The state government on Sunday had extended the closure of all schools till September 3 in the wake ...