Okara DC Extends School Holiday as Rivers Rise
In a move to protect students from the growing risk of flooding, the Deputy Commissioner of Okara has ordered the closure of all public and private schools in flood-prone areas until September 7. This decision was made in response to official warnings about dangerous rising water levels in the Sutlej and Ravi rivers.
The directive affects schools in several villages and localities identified as vulnerable to flooding. This list includes:
- Chuchak
- Mupalkay
- Bama Bala
- Lasharian
- Jandraka
- Gogera
- Fateh Pur
- Kund Bohard
- Mehlo Ky
- Basti Mathela Wali
- Bhojian
- Nama Jindeka
- Attari
- Puran Mandi
- Baqar Kay Mahar
- Pana Mahar
- Jamal Kot
- Thatha Bhattian
- Sodhey Ki
- Daraz Kay
- Rohela Sherin / Mallhu Sheikhu Ka
- Peer Ali
- Molia Chishti
- Rattay Key
- Nikki Maneki
- Mahanat Darshan
- Nota Khichi
- Jandu Manj
- Soje Kay
- Tali Jamal
- Moza Bhattian
- Head Suleimanki Haveli
District officials have stated that the closure is a necessary precaution to ensure everyone’s safety. The situation will be re-evaluated after September 7, and schools will only be allowed to reopen if conditions improve and the flood threat subsides.
