During continuous rains, one of the old buildings of the Government KUMP School in Eroor collapsed on Sunday night. A major disaster was narrowly avoided as the building collapsed when the school was closed for classes. Local residents accused the authorities of inaction despite repeated warnings regarding the weakened structure.
The collapsed building, which was shut, was the school's old kitchen, they said. One of the residents informed that approximately 200 children attend the school. Exposed iron rods from the building are also said to pose a constant danger to students.
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A week back, a Karthikappally UP School building in Alappuzha also collapsed, which led to protests. The headmistress of the school said that the dilapidated building was not functional and that she had instructed students not to approach it. Reports say that the roof collapsed when heavy rain and strong winds lashed the region. The General Education Department had requested a report from the district collector on the incident.
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