Flood takes heavy toll on schools

At least 2,100 educational institutions, mostly government primary schools, have closed due to severe flooding in 12 districts in a week. Some of the schools are being used as shelter for locals while the others have been inundated, reports our correspondents from the affected districts. The situation in Kurigram, Jamalpur, Gaibandha, Bogra and Sirajganj districts is likely to worsen today, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre warned yesterday.