Lahore Schools Reopen After Summer Vacations, 45 Remain Closed Due to Flood Impact
Lahore: The District Education Authority (DEA) Lahore has announced the reopening of schools across the city from Monday (today) after the summer break. However, 45 schools will remain closed due to flood damage or because they are being used as relief camps.
Schools Affected by Flooding
According to an official notification issued by the Deputy Commissioner Lahore, the schools that will not reopen are located in severely flood-hit areas, including:
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Shahdara
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Saggian
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Maraka
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Chung
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Manga
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Bund Road
Out of the 45 institutions:
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33 are government schools
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3 are under the Punjab Education Foundation (PEF)
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1 is managed by the Punjab Education Initiative Management Authority (PEIMA-PSSP)
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8 are private schools
Government Schools That Will Stay Closed
Some of the key schools affected include:
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Government Higher Secondary School Maraka Quarter
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Government High School Shahdara Mor Farakh Abad
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Government Higher Secondary School Niaz Baig
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Government Central Model School No. 2 Rattigan Road
Private Schools Also Impacted
In Tehsil Raiwind, several private institutions will also remain shut, including:
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British Grammar School
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The Heaven School System
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Dar-e-Arqam Manga Mandi
Relief Work Continues
Officials confirmed that many of these schools are currently being used as temporary flood relief shelters, and they will be reopened once conditions improve.