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Nepali School Principal Saves Over 900 Students From Flash Flood

A school principal in Nepal successfully evacuated more than 900 students just minutes before a severe flash flood destroyed their campus. The decisive action prevented significant casualties and has been widely praised as a critical intervention during the sudden disaster.

30 Aug, 12:25 — 30 Aug, 17:15
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BBCHigh1h ago

Head teacher evacuated 900 children minutes before Nepal floods hit school

Rajendra Dawadi leapt into action after receiving warnings over waters heading towards his school.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1h ago

Headteacher saves 900 children from deadly flash flood in Nepal

Rajendra Dawadi ordered students to higher ground with moments to spare after receiving warnings from upstream A headteacher in Nepal evacuated 900 children from a school moments before a deadly wall of water struck their town amid the devastating flash floods that have killed almost 800 people and left thousands missing. Rajendra Dawadi decided to halt classes and order children to higher ground after receiving warnings about the scale of the flooding heading their way. Continue reading...

By Harry Cockburn

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual2h ago

Nepal floods: Stranger ran past school screaming ‘Run, water’. It saved 370 kids, teachers

An unidentified man's warning saved over 370 pupils and teachers from a massive flood. Students and staff scrambled to a forested hill as floodwaters surged rapidly. Communications were disrupted, making it difficult to account for all students after the event. One father tragically perished while attempting to reach the school for his son. The school continues efforts to trace pupils and reunite them with their families.

By Vishant Agarwala

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

Nepal Teacher Received Flood Warning. What He Did Next Saved 1,643 Children

A Nepal school principal’s quick action helped save 1,643 children after he received a warning that fast-rising floodwaters were heading towards the school in Nuwakot.

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