A primary school across Mechi river closes every monsoon
Summary
Every monsoon, the Mechi Primary School across the Mechi river in Jhapa district remains closed due to flooding, cutting off education for local indigenous children. Residents face ongoing challenges as government promises for a bridge remain unfulfilled.
Key Points
- Mechi Primary School in Jhapa district closes every monsoon due to flooding of the Mechi river, disrupting education for 11 local students.
- The school lacks a bridge, making it impossible for teachers and students to cross the river during the rainy season.
- Local indigenous communities depend on farming but face unreliable electricity and scarce drinking water due to repeated flood damage.
- Despite government promises for a suspension bridge, none has been constructed, leaving these settlements isolated annually.
