Bardiya, Aug. 9 -- Children in Barbardiya Municipality-11, Bijaynagar, have been compelled to make risky crossings to attend school during the monsoon.

The absence of a culvert on the irrigation canal between Namaskar Tol and Milan Tol has left pupils and parents struggling with the swollen waters every year.

On Friday morning, heavy rain caused the canal to overflow, flooding the path. Videos posted on social media showed parents helping children wade through the strong current to reach their classes.

According to headteacher Ram Prasad Tharu, over 20 students use the route daily to reach Simha Secondary School in Belbhar, while more than 25 pupils attend Bijaya Primary School.

Ward chairperson Vijay Kumar Chaudhary said two hume pip...