School in disarray after storm, even snakes in classroom

Due to heavy rains and rare flooding in the South Central region, many schools in Gia Lai province were deeply submerged. On the morning of November 21, the water had receded, but mud still covered the school yard, classrooms, and desks. Many teaching equipment and books were damaged and torn due to the floodwaters.

Mr. Le Van That, Principal of Dieu Tri Primary School No. 2, said that when the floodwaters came, the entire school yard, classrooms and administrative area were submerged, with the deepest point reaching up to 1.8m.

"Water flooded into the classroom, carrying mud, trash and many floating objects. Three teachers on duty and a security guard on duty were trapped and had to run to the second floor to avoid the flood," said Mr. That.

According to the Principal of Dieu Tri Primary School No. 2, the floodwaters were so deep that many of the equipment were completely damaged. The school had 6 computers, 1 photocopier, and a damaged sound system, along with many books that teachers and students left in the classroom that were wet...

The receding waters left behind a 10-20cm thick layer of mud from the hallways to every classroom. Military forces and teachers were mobilized to overcome the effects of flooding so that students could return soon.

Captain Nguyen Tien Vy, of the 573rd Air Defense Brigade (Military Region 5), said that the unit has mobilized 65 officers and soldiers to support the recovery at Tran Ba Secondary School and Dieu Tri Primary School No. 2, Quy Nhon Bac Ward. This is one of the schools that was deeply flooded and suffered heavy damage after the recent flood.

According to Captain Vy, the force's main job is to dredge mud, collect trash, pull mud out of classrooms, and clean desks, chairs, cabinets, shelves, and the entire school grounds.

"Many soldiers had to wade through mud up to their feet, using shovels and pumps to clear the thick layer of mud that covered the hallways and classroom floors. We divided into groups, cleaning and transporting tables and chairs to the yard to wash and dry," said Captain Vy.

Ms. Dao Thi Anh Tuyen, teacher in charge of the Youth Union at Dieu Tri Primary School No. 2, recounted: "On the morning of November 20, the teachers returned to the school to clean up after the storm. The scene before our eyes was garbage, tree branches, and plastic bags swept away by the water and piled up in patches in the school yard and in the classrooms. A thick layer of mud covered everything from the door to the corners of the room."

According to Ms. Tuyen, even the team of teachers who are used to cleaning schools after storms were "shocked" by the level of destruction this time.

“Every time a classroom opened, there was another chaotic scene. Many dead animals, including snakes, were left in the classrooms after the flood receded,” Ms. Tuyen said.

Previously, on the afternoon of November 20, the Department of Education and Training of Gia Lai province issued an official dispatch requesting schools to proactively let students return to school from November 21 based on the actual situation of floods and local weather conditions.

The provincial Department of Education and Training has requested schools to proactively organize for students to return to school after heavy rains and floods, but must ensure absolute safety for students.

Along with that, schools coordinated with localities to urgently clean and sanitize schools and classrooms to ensure safety, cleanliness, and disease prevention; proactively stabilize teaching and learning order and implement assigned educational plans.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/giao-duc/truong-hoc-ngon-ngang-sau-bao-trong-lop-co-ca-ran-20251121121916791.htm