Despite heavy rain spells that left parts of Mumbai submerged, the spirit of educators remained unshaken. On Tuesday, even as red alert was sounded across the city, eight teachers from the National Association for the Blind (NAB), waded through flooded streets to keep up with their visits, assisting students with visual impairment and multiple disabilities.

NAB’s Programme Coordinator, Ujwala Bhanushali, visited students in Manvelpada, Phoolpada, and other locations in Virar. “Autos can only take you so far. This morning I walked through knee-deep water, dodged potholes, and still made it for my home visits,” said Bhanushali, who met three visually impaired students that day. “Learning in centres and home visits are part of our regular programme. Since the centres are shut due to the rains, it becomes even more important to make the most of these visits,” she added.

NAB’s Programme Coordinator, Ujwala Bhanushali, wades through flooded Virar streets to reach her visually impaired students