Patna: 76 schools in rural areas of Patna district were closed for three days as the water level of Ganga crossed the danger mark on Wednesday, according to a notification.
It said that this decision has been taken for the safety of students and teachers.
"In view of the rising trend of water level in river Ganga, a total of 76 government schools in eight blocks of Patna district will remain closed till September 21, 2024," the notification issued by District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh said.
Last month, a government school teacher fell into the Ganga near Patna and was swept away by the strong current.
According to the statement issued by the district administration, Ganga is flowing above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah and Digha Ghat.
It said that this decision has been taken for the safety of students and teachers.
"In view of the rising trend of water level in river Ganga, a total of 76 government schools in eight blocks of Patna district will remain closed till September 21, 2024," the notification issued by District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh said.
Last month, a government school teacher fell into the Ganga near Patna and was swept away by the strong current.
According to the statement issued by the district administration, Ganga is flowing above the danger mark at Gandhi Ghat, Hathidah and Digha Ghat.
