Patna Schools Closed: 76 Schools To Remain Shut Till Sep 26 As Ganga Continues To Flow Above Danger Mark

Patna has extended the closure of 76 rural schools until September 26 due to rising Ganga river levels, prioritising student safety as flood risks impact low-lying areas across multiple districts.

Schools closed in Patna till September. (Representative Image)

Source : Maharashtra Schools \ PTI

Patna: As the Ganga river continues to flow above the danger mark in several parts of Bihar's capital, the Patna district administration has extended the closure of 76 government schools in rural areas until September 26, prioritising the safety of students and staff.

In an official circular issued by Patna District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh, it was confirmed that "76 government schools across eight blocks of the Patna district will remain closed due to rising water levels in the Ganga." As of 6 AM, the river was reported to be flowing above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah, and Digha Ghat, according to a statement from the district administration.

The increase in water levels has impacted several districts, with low-lying areas particularly at risk. The Disaster Management Department (DMD) shared that Additional Chief Secretary Pratyaya Amrit chaired a virtual review meeting with officials from 12 districts to evaluate the situation and prepare for further potential flooding.

Around 13.56 lakh people across 12 districts along the Ganga are currently affected by flood-like conditions, with around 376 village panchayats reporting significant impact. Many residents from these vulnerable areas have been evacuated to relief camps, officials added.

The 12 affected districts include Buxar, Bhojpur, Saran, Vaishali, Patna, Samastipur, Begusarai, Lakhisarai, Munger, Khagaria, Bhagalpur, and Katihar.

Schools In Kamrup Metro To Remain Close Till September 27

In light of the rising temperatures and associated health risks, schools in Kamrup Metro district will remain closed from September 24 to 27, 2024. The decision, authorized by the District Commissioner, is a precautionary step to safeguard students from the extreme heat and dehydration, which have already led to several cases of illness and fainting in schools.

This directive, aimed at ensuring the safety and well-being of students, mandates the closure of all government, provincialized, and private schools in the district with immediate effect.