Climate hazards disrupted school for 1 in 10 students in 2025: UNICEF

More than 171 million students affected globally with girls disproportionately impacted.Published On 10 Sep 202610 Sep 2026One in 10 students from pre-primary to upper secondary globally had their education interrupted by climate hazards last year, according to a new report by the United Nations children’s agency.Analysing data from 106 countries and territories, UNICEF’s report on Thursday said more than 171 million students were affected globally, with girls disproportionately affected.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3‘Breaks my heart’: Yemen jab shortages spark fears for millions of childrenlist 2 of 3Bangladesh measles deaths surpass 1,000 after vaccination drive falls shortlist 3 of 3Back to work, not school: Yemen’s crisis forces children to drop outend of listThe report, titled, Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2025, found that storms, floods, heatwaves, droughts and wildfires disrupted education through school closures, damaged facilities, reduced teaching time, lower attendance and an increased risk of dropping out.“For millions of children, climate hazards do not just disrupt classes; they also destroy their schoo...