BENGALURU: Ramanagara Deputy Commissioner Avinash Menon Rajendran and other officials visited Government Upgraded Higher Primary School in Thattekere, Channapatna town on Monday, and have taken measures to drain out water from the school premises.
On Monday, TNIE had reported “School submerged, students study in temple” where the plight of the students and teachers was highlighted. More than 60 students were left with no option but to attend classes at a nearby temple.
Reacting to TNIE report, District in-charge Minister Dr Ashwath Narayan tweeted, “CEO of Zilla Panchayat Ramanagara and DC of Ramanagara visited the spot. They informed me that necessary arrangement for temporary shifting to a nearby school is done. De-watering is also being done. Construction of a new and safe building for the school is planned.”
Sources said that water has reduced, and the personnel will come back on Tuesday. The height of the premises will be raised to avoid waterlogging. Students have been told to attend the nearest school for the next five days. “During Dasara vacation, the old school will be repaired,” sources said.