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Floods Disrupt Education of 373,000 Students in Bihar
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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Heavy rains have triggered widespread flooding in Bihar, shutting down schools and halting the studies of about 373,000 students.
Heavy monsoon rains over the past week have caused rivers to overflow, flooding large swaths of rural and urban Bihar. As a result, more than 1,200 schools across 12 districts were temporarily shut down, leaving roughly 373,000 students without a classroom.
Local education officials reported that the closures were necessary to ensure student safety, as many schools sit on low-lying ground prone to waterlogging. Teachers have been advised to use online platforms where possible, but internet connectivity remains unreliable in several affected areas.
The state government has dispatched emergency relief teams and set up temporary learning centers in community halls to mitigate the disruption. Parents and students are urged to stay updated through official channels for reopening schedules.
Local education officials reported that the closures were necessary to ensure student safety, as many schools sit on low-lying ground prone to waterlogging. Teachers have been advised to use online platforms where possible, but internet connectivity remains unreliable in several affected areas.
The state government has dispatched emergency relief teams and set up temporary learning centers in community halls to mitigate the disruption. Parents and students are urged to stay updated through official channels for reopening schedules.