Schools reopen in three Punjab divisions as smog eases

RAWALPINDI: Schools reopened on Tuesday in three divisions of Punjab as the smog situation improved considerably.

The Punjab Education Board has issued a notification to this effect.

The schools have opened in Rawalpindi, Faisalabad and Gujranwala divisions. The students and teachers have been instructed to ensure their physical presence and come out of the Online studying mode.

Multan district administration takes action against smog

However, the schools in Lahore and Multan Divisions will remain closed till further instructions.  

The Punjab School Education Department in its notification also announced new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all public and private schools.

According to the SOPs, schools will not open before 8:30 AM, all students, teachers, and staff must wear masks, and outdoor sports and extracurricular activities remain prohibited.