Assam floods: Government school washed away at Indo-Bangladesh border in Dhubri

A government school near the India-Bangladesh border has been eroded by the encroaching Brahmaputra River, which continues to flow dangerously in the Dhubri region of Assam. The river is currently 1.33 meters above its danger level of 28.62 meters, flowing at a level of 29.94 meters with an upward trend.

The Brahmaputra's relentless erosion in Sastar Ghat Part-II village, just 300–400 meters from the Bangladesh border, has destroyed the 458 No. Patamari Girls Lower Primary School. This incident, which occurred on Thursday, has disrupted the education of 161 children who attended the school under the Patamari Gaon Panchayat of Dhubri district.

The village, with a population of 1,355, has faced significant challenges due to the flooding. The school was established in the 1980s after splitting from Patamari MV School, which was founded in 1905, according to Nasir Uddin Sheikh, headmaster of 458 No. Patamari Girls LP School.

Floods have been a persistent issue in Dhubri and many other parts of Assam, severely impacting educational institutions and the general well-being of students. The recent report from the Dhubri District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) on July 4, shows the severe impact of floods in several regions of the district. These floods have submerged numerous areas, disrupting daily life and posing significant challenges to residents.

In response, the district administration has established relief camps in many areas to provide shelter and essential services to those displaced by the floods. These camps are crucial for offering immediate relief and support to affected families.

Relief materials, including food, water, medical supplies, and other essentials, have been distributed among the flood-affected population.