Narayani flood leaves Bharatpur school covered in mud
Summary
Heavy rain and flooding in the Narayani river have buried a Bharatpur primary school under mud, forcing classes to stop. Teachers, staff and a few students are struggling to clear the hardened sludge as officials have yet to send help.
Key Points
- Four days of heavy rain and Narayani flooding left the National Basic Primary School in Bharatpur buried under mud and silt.
- Classes have been suspended as teachers and staff struggle to clear hardened sludge from the classrooms and floors.
- The school has sought help from the ward office, Bharatpur Metropolitan City, the education division and the Nepali Army, but no personnel have arrived yet.
- Parents are worried about students falling behind, and one unsafe classroom remains unusable after earlier flood damage.
