India, Oct. 27 -- Severe waterlogging outside Government School in Shivaji Nagar has disrupted movement for students and teachers, with residents and staff blaming the problem on recent pipeline work carried out near the premises. The issue, they said, has worsened following the installation of a new drinking water pipeline outside the school.

Teachers and parents said the area has remained waterlogged for several days, creating a muddy and unhygienic mess. "This has been happening for the last four to five days. We have to cross the entire waterlogged area and leave our footwear outside the classroom to keep it clean," said one of the teachers. Many students, who live nearby and walk to school, struggle to reach the premises through the...