Classes and exams suspended for deluge

A Correspondent

Hailakandi, June 19: In view of severe flood situation in Hailakandi district, classes and examinations in all educational institutions will remain suspended until further orders. Issuing the order to this effect here on Monday, Deputy Commissioner Adil Khan said as most of the educational institutions were under water and the roads submerged in different parts of the district, the administration had decided to suspend classes and examinations with immediate effect and until further orders. Of the 331 villages, 235 villages had been hit by the first wave of floods in the district, the worst affected being Katlicherra revenue circle followed by Algapur, Lala and Hailakandi revenue circles. With timely intervention, the district administration shifted to safer places nine NSK centres.