India, Aug. 16 -- Six government schools in northwest Delhi's Nithari village have been battling knee-deep waterlogging for nearly a week, forcing hundreds of students to miss classes as campuses remain submerged. The Directorate of Education (DoE) on Thursday admitted the flooding has worsened this monsoon, citing poor drainage, nearby ponds, and the low-lying location of the school buildings.

A notice from the deputy director revealed the problem has persisted since 2020, affecting more than 14,000 students annually. School staff said stagnant water, fed by high groundwater levels and uneven road gradients, has pooled inside compounds and classrooms. "The campuses are hazardous. flooded inside and out," one official said, adding that t...