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Breaking News: Present Circumstances at Daburi’s Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya:

Pupils and Staff Trapped: The Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Daburi hamlet is home to over 400 pupils and 40 staff members, including the principal.

Cause of Flooding: The Ravi River has burst its banks due to constant rainfall. The school grounds were submerged when floodwaters advanced several km inland due to an embankment breach.

Water Level: According to reports, 4 to 5 feet of water have flooded the school’s campus.

Safety precautions: In order to protect the pupils, many of whom are boarders, they have been relocated to the upper levels of the school building. For those inside, food and water have been provided.

Rescue Operation: Teams from the Indian Army and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) have been sent in to assist with disaster management and district administration. The principal of the school has said that boats are desperately needed to effectively remove the people who are trapped, and rescue attempts are still underway.

Controversy: Because of the expected flood situation, the Punjab government proclaimed holidays for all schools in the state from August 27 to 30, yet the school apparently remained open, causing substantial public resentment and raising concerns about administrative ineptitude.

 

Greater Risk of Flooding in Punjab and Gurdaspur:

Widespread Flooding: The Ravi and Beas rivers are causing flooding in seven districts of Punjab, including Gurdaspur.

River and Dam Levels: Major dams such as Bhakra, Pong, and Ranjit Sagar have seen their water levels rise to dangerously high levels; Pong Dam is said to have overflowed its maximum capacity. This has made it necessary to discharge extra water, which is making the downstream flood situation worse.

Impact on Villages: A number of Gurdaspur villages have been submerged, including Pamma, Kohliyan, and portions of Makora Pattan.

Significant infrastructure damage has resulted from the floods, including the closure of the Pathankot-Jammu national highway and the suspension of rail service in certain locations because of soil erosion and bridge damage.

Government Reaction: In addition to deploying the Army, BSF, and NDRF for rescue and relief efforts, the Punjab government established a flood control committee. The impacted areas will be visited by the Chief Minister.