The School Education Department of Punjab has reported that 2,925 government schools across the province have been shut down as a result of the ongoing floods.
Extent of Damage
According to Secretary of School Education Khalid Nazir Wattoo:
- 1,151 schools have sustained damage.
- 817 schools are partially affected.
- 45 schools have been completely destroyed.
- More than 1,700 schools have been converted into flood relief camps, halting normal academic activities.
Impact on Students
Both boys’ and girls’ schools have been affected:
- 1,505 girls’ schools are currently closed.
- 1,420 boys’ schools are also non-functional.
The closures have disrupted the education of over 680,000 students, particularly in Gujrat, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Multan, where a significant number of schools remain shut.
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Dual Use as Relief Camps
Wattoo added that the use of school buildings as temporary flood relief camps has further disrupted education, creating challenges for both students and teachers.
