Jammu, Jan 23: Amid prevailing inclement weather conditions, district administrations in several parts of the Jammu division have ordered the **closure of schools on Friday, January 23, 2026**, as a precautionary measure to safeguard students and staff.
According to official information, **all government and private schools** will remain closed in the districts of **Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi and Udhampur**.
The **Chief Education Officer (CEO) Rajouri** said that all schools in the district have been closed following directions from the **Deputy Commissioner Rajouri** in view of adverse weather. Similarly, the **CEO Poonch** confirmed that schools across Poonch district will remain shut today on the instructions of the Deputy Commissioner due to unfavorable weather conditions.
In **Reasi district**, the CEO stated that all government and private schools will remain closed owing to inclement weather, **except institutions falling within municipal limits**, keeping student and staff safety in mind.
Meanwhile, the **Chief Education Officer Udhampur** said that, as per verbal directions from the **Deputy Commissioner Udhampur**, all schools including **primary, middle, high and higher secondary institutions** will remain closed due to heavy rainfall and poor weather conditions.
Authorities have advised parents and students to strictly follow official advisories and avoid unnecessary movement until weather conditions improve. Further updates will be issued as the situation evolves. (KNC)
