New Delhi, Aug. 17 -- In view of the heavy rains in Jammu and Kashmir, which triggered flash floods in several areas, the Union Territory's education department on Sunday said that all government and private schools in Jammu will remain closed on Monday, August 18.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rains in the UT for the next two days - August 18 and 19.

"In view of the inclement and bad weather conditions, it is hereby ordered that all the Government as well as Private Schools of Jammu Division shall remain closed for tomorrow, August 18," said the Director of School Education, Jammu.

However, Jammu is not the only city where August 18 is a school holiday.

All educational institutions in Chandigarh will r...