🔹 Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding in Jharkhand School; Students Evacuated Safely
In a major rescue operation, 162 students trapped in a flooded residential school in Jharkhand were safely evacuated on Sunday after incessant rainfall led to severe waterlogging in the area.
The school, located in Bariyatu area of Latehar district, was surrounded by rising floodwaters following torrential downpours over the past 24 hours. Students, mostly from tribal and remote backgrounds, were stranded inside with no safe exit route.
🔹 Rescue Teams Act Swiftly, No Injuries Reported
Local administration, along with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and state emergency teams, launched a timely rescue mission using:
Boats and safety equipment
Medical aid on site
Temporary shelters for relocation
Officials confirmed that no injuries or casualties were reported.
“All 162 students were rescued safely. Food, water, and temporary accommodation have been arranged,” said Latehar DC.
🔹 Parents Express Relief, Call for Better Infrastructure
Parents of the students, many of whom rushed from nearby villages, expressed relief but demanded safer infrastructure, especially during the monsoon months.
Several schools across Jharkhand and Bihar have reported flooding and structural concerns due to outdated drainage systems and poor elevation.
🔹 Monsoon Preparedness Under Review
The state government has launched an urgent review of:
Low-lying school buildings
Flood-prone zones
Emergency response coordination
Meteorological forecasts predict continued heavy rainfall in the region, prompting alerts in multiple districts.
✅ FAQs
❓Where did the flooding take place?
In a residential school located in the Bariyatu area of Latehar district, Jharkhand.
❓Were all students rescued safely?
Yes, all 162 students were safely rescued with no casualties or injuries reported.
❓Who conducted the rescue?
The operation involved the NDRF, district authorities, and local police.
❓What actions are being taken now?
Students are relocated to safer locations, and the government is reviewing school infrastructure in flood-prone areas.
published on 30 june
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