Rising water levels in the Gandak and Bagmati rivers have worsened flood conditions across parts of Muzaffarpur, Bihar, disrupting normal life and affecting school education in several villages.
The situation has been particularly difficult in Sahebganj, Paroo and Katra blocks, where floodwater has entered or surrounded schools. In some areas, the roads leading to schools are completely submerged, making it difficult for students and teachers to reach their campuses.
Gandak Floods Affect Schools in Sahebganj
In Sahebganj, villages as well as educational institutions have been affected by the rising Gandak. Several schools are surrounded by water, while access roads to others have been submerged.
Residents said children’s education has been affected as students struggle to reach schools. In some cases, students are using boats to reach the main road before taking other transport to continue their journey to school.
The rising Gandak level has been linked to continued rainfall in Nepal’s Terai region and the river’s catchment areas, along with water released from the Valmikinagar Barrage.
Schools Affected by Floodwater
More than two dozen schools across the affected areas have reportedly faced disruption.
In Sahebganj, several schools in Madhopur Hazari, Bangra Nizamat, Hussainpur and Roop Chhapra areas have been affected by Gandak floodwater. These include Madhopur Hazari schools, Bangra Nizamat schools, Vishnupur Chak Pahad schools, Bangra Gachhi Tola schools and schools in Hussainpur and Roop Chhapra.
Meanwhile, eight schools in Katra block have been affected by the rising Bagmati. These include Bakuchi Middle School, Nawada High School, Gangeya High School, Nawada Pokhar Middle School, Balkanjivari Middle School, Madhopur School, Andama School and Balua Tola Primary School.
Floodwater has also submerged routes used by students and teachers, forcing classes to remain disrupted in the affected institutions.
Students Face Growing Education Disruption
With water continuing to rise, the flood is creating a double challenge for affected villages—disrupting daily life while also making access to education increasingly difficult.
Authorities and local communities are closely monitoring the situation as river levels remain affected by rainfall and upstream water releases.
