Kaligandaki flood-affected school kids in Jaljala longing for educational materials
Summary
Flood-hit students in Jaljala Rural Municipality of Parbat are struggling to return to class after losing notebooks, textbooks, uniforms and stationery when the Kaligandaki River swept through their homes. Relief teams have provided food and shelter, but children and teachers say educational materials and transport access remain urgent needs.
Key Points
- About forty students at Shiva Secondary School in Pharse lost their books, uniforms and other school materials in the Kaligandaki flood.
- Relief efforts have focused mainly on food, clothing and shelter, while educational supplies have largely been ignored.
- The school is preparing to reopen, but students face major difficulties studying and preparing for exams without books or stationery.
- The broken suspension bridge over the Kaligandaki has also made it much harder for students and teachers from Dhodeni, Baglung to reach school.
