7 Children Killed as School Roof Collapses in India Amid Heavy Monsoon Rains

At least seven children were killed and 20 others injured on Friday morning when the roof of a government primary school collapsed in India’s Rajasthan state, following weeks of intense monsoon rains.

The incident occurred around 8:00 a.m. at the Government Primary School in Piplodi village, Jhalawar district, while students gathered for their morning assembly. About 60 pupils and teachers were reportedly in the building when the single-story structure gave way, burying several students under debris.

Local residents rushed to the scene and began rescue efforts before being joined by police and emergency workers. The injured children, aged between 8 and 11, were taken to a nearby hospital, with two in critical condition.

Footage shared by Indian media showed emotional scenes at the site, as devastated families gathered in search of their children. Some reports suggest the building was in poor condition, and the region has seen continuous heavy rainfall for weeks—typical of India’s monsoon season, which has already caused widespread destruction in other areas.

However, Jhalawar district official Ajay Singh said the school had passed a recent safety survey. “A detailed investigation will be conducted, and strict action will be taken against those found responsible,” he stated.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the tragedy as “deeply saddening” and extended his condolences to the affected families in a social media post. “Praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. Authorities are providing all possible assistance,” he added.

Rajasthan’s Education Minister, Madan Dilawar, confirmed that structural experts have been deployed to assess the safety of other buildings on the school campus.

Fatal building collapses during India’s monsoon season are tragically common due to outdated infrastructure and lax enforcement of safety standards. The government has pledged to strengthen inspections and enforce stricter regulations to prevent similar disasters in the future.