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Nepal Principal’s Rapid Evacuation Saves 900 Students as School Is Swallowed by Floods

Rajendra Dawadi, principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal, ordered an immediate evacuation of approximately 900 students after receiving warnings of rising floodwaters. The decision saved the children as the school was subsequently destroyed by a torrent of water and debris. While the disaster has killed over 950 people and left thousands missing, Dawadi’s quick action stands out as a critical success story in the broader tragedy. He has since urged the government to prioritize rebuilding schools and providing psychological support for survivors.

via WBAL-TV|

#disaster-response #education-crisis #glacial-collapse

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Nepal Principal’s 10-Minute Evacuation Saves 900 Students as School Is Washed Away

Rajendra Dawadi, principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal, evacuated approximately 900 students within minutes of receiving flood warnings, saving them from a catastrophic glacial outflow. The school was subsequently destroyed, but no students died. Two staff members remain missing. The disaster, triggered by a glacial collapse, has killed over 950 people in Nepal and Tibet and left thousands missing.

via WGAL|

#education-crisis #glacial-collapse #nepal-floods

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Nepal Principal Evacuates 900 Students as Glacial Floods Destroy School

Principal Rajendra Dawadi saved approximately 900 students by evacuating Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nepal’s Trishuli Valley just before flash floods, triggered by a Himalayan glacial collapse, destroyed the building. While the disaster killed over 950 people and left thousands missing, Dawadi’s quick action prevented a mass casualty event among children. Two staff members remain missing, and the incident highlights the urgent need for school reconstruction and psychological support for survivors.

via KOCO|

#disaster-and-human-interest #education-crisis #glacial-collapse

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Nepal Principal Evacuates 900 Students Minutes Before Glacial Flood Destroys School

Rajendra Dawadi, principal of Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Nuwakot, Nepal, saved approximately 900 students by ordering an immediate evacuation on August 26, 2026. Minutes after he rang the bell and directed students to higher ground, a massive glacial debris flow destroyed the school building. While the broader disaster killed over 950 people and left thousands missing, Dawadi’s swift action prevented a mass casualty event at the school. Two staff members remain missing, and the community is now focused on temporary relocation and psychological support for the traumatized children.

via WCVB|

#education-recovery #himalayan-disaster #nepal-floods

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Nepal Floods: Quick Evacuation Saves 900 Students as Schools Face Widespread Destruction

A headteacher in Nepal saved 900 students by evacuating his school minutes before a deadly flash flood struck, while other schools relied on lunch breaks and rapid teacher alerts to avoid casualties. The disaster, caused by a glacial collapse, has killed nearly 800 people and left thousands missing, with widespread damage to educational infrastructure.

via AP News|

#glacial-collapse #nepal-floods #rajendra-dawadi