The ongoing Bengaluru Water Crisis has severely affected the schools in the Karnataka capital amid the Board Exams. Here’s what you must know…
New Delhi: The ‘Silicon Valley of India’, Bengaluru has been in the news but for an unpleasant reason. The capital city of Karnataka has been experiencing a severe water crisis and this water scarcity has affected the residential societies, offices and educational institutions among others. Amid the ongoing Bengaluru Water Crisis, there are reports highlighting that the schools have been seriously affected by the crisis, amid the ongoing Board Examinations. Several schools and coaching centres have also been closed and office-goers have been urging the government to declare work from home for everyone. Here’s what you must know…
Schools Affected Amid Board Exams In Bengaluru Water Crisis
As mentioned earlier, schools, amid the ongoing Board Exams have been affected by the Bengaluru Water Crisis. It is because of the overburdened tanker services and dried-up borewells, some schools in the city are unable to provide water in the toilets for students and staff, during the class times – this has been told to TOI by the Secretary of the Association of Managements of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka, D Shashi Kumar. However, the secretary has also clarified that no schools are facing water shortages as of now.
Schools, Educational Institutions Closed Amid Ongoing Crisis
A few schools and coaching centres in Bengaluru have been closed and the reason for the same is the ongoing water crisis in the Karnataka capital. According to a report by India Today, a school on the Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru city has been closed and the authorities have announced that the classes will be conducted in online mode. Similarly, a coaching centre in the Vijayanagar area of the city, has also asked the students to attend classes virtually for one week, due to an ’emergency’. The Bengaluru Water Crisis is worsening with every passing day and the residents of the Karnataka capital are extremely worried since peak summers are yet to arrive.
A lot of offices have been urging the state government to declare work from home. Additionally, the property tax system which was supposed to change in April, may be pushed till next year.