All education institutes in the Jammu division would remain closed on Tuesday in view of inclement weather, the local administration said on Monday.
This has been done in view of the weather department’s warning of heavy rains in 10 districts of the region.
Heavy rains lashed several districts, triggering flash floods and landslides, causing damage to several houses and roads, although there were no casualties in the region on Monday. Schools remained shut due to the inclement weather.
As many as 68 people lost their lives and 122 suffered injuries in three cloudbursts in the Chishoti village of Kishtwar district, besides Jodh Ghati and Janglote areas of Kathua district in the past five days.
“In view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all government as well as private Schools of the Jammu division shall continue to remain closed till tomorrow,” the Director of School Education said in an order here.
The Meteorological Department had issued a weather advisory for Jammu and Kashmir predicting heavy rains and thundershowers from August 17 to 19.
“Risk of cloudbursts, flash floods, and landslides in vulnerable areas. Districts on alert include Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Rajouri, Poonch, Samba, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban and parts of Kashmir,” it said.
The Directorate of School Education Jammu has announced the closure of all Government and Private schools across Jammu Division for Monday, August 18, 2025, due to persistent heavy rains and worsening weather conditions.
In an official order, the Director stated:
“All Government as well as Private Schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed for tomorrow i.e., 18.08.2025.”
The decision has been taken to ensure the safety of students and staff, as the region continues to face the impact of relentless rainfall, triggering flash floods and landslides in several districts.
Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed back-to-back cloudbursts and flash floods in recent days, resulting in the tragic loss of more than 60 lives. Over 100 people have been injured, while 80 remain missing, prompting authorities to exercise extreme caution.
Weather forecasts also warn of further deterioration in conditions, making it unsafe for normal educational activities.
The district administration and disaster management teams are monitoring the situation closely. Parents and guardians have been urged to prioritize safety and avoid unnecessary travel, especially near rivers, streams, and landslide-prone areas.
