In Jammu and Kashmir, various parts of the Jammu region have been witnessing continuous heavy rainfall since late last night. The Met department has predicted light to moderate rain at many places with heavy to very heavy rain at a few places in Jammu, Reasi, Udhampur, Samba, Kathua and Rajouri districts.
Meanwhile, moderate to heavy and intense showers affected Poonch, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, and parts of the Kashmir division. In view of the inclement and adverse weather conditions, all Government and Private schools across the Jammu Division will remain closed today for the second consecutive day.
“In view of the inclement weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all Government as well as private schools in the Jammu Division shall continue to remain closed till tomorrow, i.e., 26.08.2025,” the order stated.
Officials emphasized that the closure applies to every educational institution in the division, ensuring the safety of students amid flooding, landslides, and heavy rainfall. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who recently reviewed the flood situation with Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Union MoS Jitendra Singh, highlighted the importance of protecting students during extreme weather events. Singh also visited a Jammu hospital treating victims of the Kishtwar cloudburst on August 14 and praised medical staff for their dedication.