Climate change disrupted academic year

Climate change disrupted academic year

Climate change continued to disrupt educational activities across Punjab in 2025, with rising smog levels, harsher winters and extreme summer heat forcing repeated school closures and reducing effective teaching days. According to education officials, schools remained closed for an additional 20 to 25 days due to weather-related factors during the year. Smog remained the most significant factor. In November 2025, dense smog engulfed several citi…