Teachers in mountainous areas struggle to find accommodation before the new school year
(Baonghean.vn) - Floodwaters rose, the row of buildings that served as both the school office and dormitory of Muong Ai Primary School was swept away, leaving 15 teachers homeless right before the new school year.
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| After just one night, 2 office rooms and 3 dormitories of teachers at Muong Ai Primary School were swept away by floodwaters into the stream, leaving only a bare front wall. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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A large amount of water flowing from upstream due to prolonged heavy rains at the end of July caused serious landslides on both sides of the stream. The Nam Tip River swept away the entire vegetable garden, eating deep into the foundation of the project. Overnight, most of the row of houses was swept into the stream. Local authorities and border guards were only able to evacuate some tables, chairs, and household items. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| The row of houses is left with only rubble... Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| ...with fractured walls that could collapse at any moment. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Previously, this building was the main classroom of Muong Ai Primary School. Later, the school was rebuilt on the land across the street and was used as an office and dormitory for teachers. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| According to statistics, the flood completely destroyed 2 offices, 3 staff rooms, 1 toilet, bathroom, water tank... of the school with total damage of more than 1 billion VND. The entire row of houses was swept down the stream, leaving only the broken wall in front. Photo: Thanh Cuong |
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| Principal of Muong Ai Primary School, Le Quynh Luu said: "This dormitory is the residence of 15 staff and teachers, including 3 teachers from remote villages 5km from the school. When the row of houses collapsed, these teachers lost their place to live. For now, we will arrange for 3-4 teachers to live in a temporary room. Some teachers have to go out and rent houses from local people to live." Photo: Thanh Cuong |
