A commune has 5 schools devastated after typhoon Kalmaegi

(Dan Tri) - Storms and rains flooded five schools in a commune in Dak Lak province, causing rocks and soil to flow into classrooms and damage many properties.

On November 7, Mr. Nguyen Duy Tinh, Chairman of the People's Committee of Phu Mo Commune ( Dak Lak ), said that storm Kalmaegi caused 5 schools in this commune to be flooded, seriously affecting them.

According to Mr. Tinh, among them, Phu Mo Primary School suffered the most severe damage when it was deeply submerged in floodwater, rocks and soil flooded into the school and damaged many properties.

Phu Mo Primary School was devastated after storm Kalmaegi (Photo: Minh Nguyen).

“We are focusing resources to support schools to recover from the storm. Regarding sending students to school or allowing them to study online, the commune government will meet with relevant units to come up with the most suitable plan, prioritizing the safety of students and teachers,” informed the Chairman of the People’s Committee of Phu Mo commune.

Dak Lak Provincial Military Command deployed 30 officers and soldiers to the area to support Phu Mo commune authorities in cleaning up and overcoming flood consequences.

Tables and chairs were swept away in the storm and severely damaged (Photo: Minh Nguyen).

At Hung Vuong Secondary School (M'Drak Commune, Dak Lak Province), some classrooms also had their roofs blown off due to the storm. Fortunately, the school proactively moved the electronic equipment in the classrooms to a safe area so there was not much damage.

Previously, the Department of Education and Training of Dak Lak province allowed all students at educational institutions in the province to stay home from the afternoon of November 6 to the end of November 7 to proactively prevent and avoid storm Kalmaegi.

Hung Vuong Secondary School, M'Drak commune, Dak Lak province had its roof blown off by the storm (Photo: Uy Nguyen).

The Department of Education and Training requests that in the following days, depending on the weather situation, heads of educational institutions proactively let students stay home from school; not organize teaching and educational activities for students when weather conditions and facilities do not ensure safety for students and teachers.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/mot-xa-co-5-truong-hoc-tan-hoang-sau-bao-kalmaegi-20251107113130118.htm