The Sargodha district administration has announced the closure of all educational institutions in flood-affected areas of Kot Momin, Sargodha, as rising floodwaters continue to disrupt daily life.
Holidays announced for safety concerns
Sargodha Deputy Commissioner Captain (retd) Muhammad Waseem said on Wednesday that schools will remain closed from August 27 to September 2, keeping in mind the safety of children and teachers in the flood-hit regions.
He emphasized that the decision was taken to prevent any potential risks as heavy rains and floodwaters have affected parts of the district.
Areas under closure
The holidays will apply to flood-affected areas of Kot Momin, where local authorities are monitoring the situation closely. Relief efforts are underway, and residents are being advised to exercise caution during the high-risk period.
The DC reiterated that the safety of students, teachers, and the wider community remains the top priority.
Advance rescue operations are underway in Tehsil Kot Momin, Sargodha, as authorities prepare for potential flooding.
DC Waseem and District Police Officer Sohaib Ashraf visited the affected areas of Sargodha to oversee the situation. They carried out a detailed inspection of Halalpur, Hayatpur, Madh Ranjha, and other relief camps established for displaced families.
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The officials also reviewed ongoing evacuation measures in villages along the banks of the Chenab River, where residents and livestock are being moved to safer locations.
Emergency rescue operations are being jointly conducted by the Pakistan Army, Rescue 1122, and the district administration. Rescue teams are actively engaged in shifting affected people and animals to secure shelters. Relief camps have been set up to provide shelter, food, and medical facilities for the displaced population.
Earlier, the district administration announced a holiday on Wednesday for all private and government schools in Pasrur after intermittent rains and overflowing drains submerged large parts of the city and nearby villages.
According to officials, continuous rainfall caused breaches in drainage dykes and safety barriers, resulting in water entering more than a hundred villages.
Thousands of acres of paddy and fodder crops were reported to be under water, while the main city roads and railway track were also submerged, disrupting traffic movement in the area.
