<p>The Punjab government on Wednesday ordered closure of all schools till August 26 in the wake of heavy rains in different parts of the state.</p>.Punjab farmers' protest: Security tightened at inter-state borders.<p>Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the state government has ordered holidays with immediate effect in all schools -- government, aided, recognised and private -- due to the heavy rains, which have caused flooding in different districts of the state.</p><p>Several parts of Punjab witnessed heavy rains on Wednesday, which led to flood-like situation on many roads and low-lying areas.</p>
<p>The Punjab government on Wednesday ordered closure of all schools till August 26 in the wake of heavy rains in different parts of the state.</p>.Punjab farmers' protest: Security tightened at inter-state borders.<p>Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said the state government has ordered holidays with immediate effect in all schools -- government, aided, recognised and private -- due to the heavy rains, which have caused flooding in different districts of the state.</p><p>Several parts of Punjab witnessed heavy rains on Wednesday, which led to flood-like situation on many roads and low-lying areas.</p>