• 76 government schools closed in Patna amid rising water levels in Ganga

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    76 government schools closed in Patna amid rising water levels in Ganga
    The Bihar government had recently given District Magistrates the authority to close schools if a flood-like situation developed in their jurisdictions.

    Digital Desk: The Patna district administration has ordered the closure of 76 government schools in rural areas until August 31 due to the Ganga River's water level surpassing the danger mark in the state capital. This measure is being implemented to ensure the safety of students and teachers.

    District Magistrate Chandrashekhar Singh issued a circular on Tuesday stating, "All 76 government schools across eight blocks in Patna district will remain closed until August 31 due to the rising water levels in the Ganga River."

    The Bihar government had recently given District Magistrates the authority to close schools if a flood-like situation developed in their jurisdictions. This decision follows a recent incident where a government school teacher was swept away by strong currents after falling into the Ganga near Patna.