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Education
Katihar teacher Vanda equips primary pupils as 'Flood Fighters' amid rising floods
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 10:33 PM
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In Katihar's Hasimpur primary school, teacher Vanda is training children in rescue and first‑aid skills to cope with the escalating flood threat.
Katihar district in Bihar has seen an upsurge in flood warnings this monsoon season. In response, primary school teacher Vanda has launched a hands‑on programme for her students, teaching them how to rescue a drowning person and administer basic first aid. The initiative, dubbed "Flood Fighter," aims to turn young learners into a community safety net during emergencies.
The training sessions involve practical drills on rope handling, safe water entry, and simulated rescue scenarios. Vanda also covers essential medical steps such as controlling bleeding, treating shock, and calling for professional help. Parents and school officials have welcomed the effort, noting that early preparedness can reduce casualties when floods strike.
Local authorities have praised the school’s proactive stance, encouraging other institutions in flood‑prone areas to adopt similar curricula. By empowering children with life‑saving skills, the programme seeks to build a resilient frontline that can act before rescue teams arrive.
The training sessions involve practical drills on rope handling, safe water entry, and simulated rescue scenarios. Vanda also covers essential medical steps such as controlling bleeding, treating shock, and calling for professional help. Parents and school officials have welcomed the effort, noting that early preparedness can reduce casualties when floods strike.
Local authorities have praised the school’s proactive stance, encouraging other institutions in flood‑prone areas to adopt similar curricula. By empowering children with life‑saving skills, the programme seeks to build a resilient frontline that can act before rescue teams arrive.