Bihar floods: 4,000+ schools submerged, exams proceed amid waterlogging

Severe flooding in Bihar has submerged over 4,000 government schools across 14 districts, disrupting classes and damaging infrastructure. The Education Department's decision to proceed with half-yearly exams from September 15, asking students to bring mats and polythene sheets, highlights a strained response. The situation underscores the compounding impact of climate-related disasters on education and local governance.