In brief
In the Nuwakot district, head teacher Rajendra Dawadi evacuated 900 pupils just ten minutes before the Nepal floods reached the Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School, possibly saving many lives. The teacher received four urgent calls at 09:10 local time, prompting an immediate evacuation order and a reversal of the school buses. Students initially doubted the severity, but a teenager, Yunisha Amatya, later described fleeing a few seconds before the waters surged. The incident underscores the need for stronger warning systems and evacuation protocols to reduce casualties during future disasters.
In the Nuwakot district, a tragedy turned into a near-miracle when head teacher Rajendra Dawadi rushed 900 pupils to higher ground just ten minutes before a devastating flood swallowed the Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School.
The teacher received four emergency calls at 09:10 local time, each warning of an imminent disaster, and chose to evacuate without delay, ordering buses to reverse and directing students toward the safest routes.
An eight‑pass‑teenager, Yunisha Amatya, later recounted fleeing a few seconds before the waters surged, and parents were reunited after frantic phone calls.
The incident has highlighted the need for improved warning systems such as sirens and clear evacuation protocols to prevent similar loss of life in the future.
