New Delhi, Sept. 7 -- Punjab continues to reel under severe flooding, leaving the northern state paralysed and forcing authorities to shut educational institutions. As per a Punjab government order, all government and private schools, colleges, and universities were directed to remain closed until September 7. Now, the question remains-will the authorities extend the holidays further?

So far, officials have not announced any extension of school holidays in Punjab for 2025. However, given the prevailing situation, an official confirmation is expected later this evening or tonight.

The death toll in the Punjab floods has risen to 46, with three deaths reported in the last 24 hours. Nearly 19,998 villages across 23 districts have been affe...