Schools in Kakapora Pulwama submerged after recent floods
Locals demand intervention of authorities
Pulwama: For the last several days, government schools in Kakapora tehsil of Pulwama district have been reeling under flood-like conditions as stagnant water has inundated their premises.
The worst affected remains the Government Higher Secondary School Kakapora, where educational activities have come to a complete halt.
Locals said that playground and pathways are filled with ankle-deep water, forcing both students and teachers to stay away.
The disruption has left hundreds of students in limbo as lessons and academic schedules remain stalled.
Parents expressed anger and anxiety over the prolonged waterlogging. “We send our children to school with the hope of securing their future, but how can they study when they can’t enter the school?” asked Ghulam Rasool, father of a Class 10 student.
“Authorities should immediately drain the water, otherwise our children will lose valuable academic time.”
Another parent, Rafiqa, whose daughter is in Class 7, voiced concern about safety. “The water has made the entire school unsafe. We fear our kids might fall ill if they go. The government must treat this as an emergency, not a routine issue.”
Locals also worry about the long-term impact on infrastructure. “If this continues, the walls will weaken, and playgrounds will become unusable. It is not only about education, it is also about the health and safety of our children,” said another parent, adding that the delay in action could cause permanent damage.
Teachers too have raised alarm, stressing that restoring normalcy must be prioritised. “We are already struggling with a packed academic calendar. If schools remain closed like this, it will become impossible to complete the syllabus on time,” one teacher said.
Locals have appealed to the district administration to step in with urgent measures such as drainage clearance, repair work, and preventive planning to avoid recurrence. “Our children cannot afford to lose their education to waterlogging year after year,” they said.
