How Nepal school teacher saved 1,600+ children
On August 26, a school in Nepal's Trishuli valley faced a tragic flood disaster, yet Principal Rajendra Dawadi’s rapid response saved over 1,600 children. The school, Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School, was engulfed by mud, ice, and floodwater, but all students inside survived. Dawadi, 47, received warnings from an upstream friend and a panicked parent, acting immediately.
He rang the school bell, evacuated classrooms, and directed buses carrying students back before the danger zone. All 900 students already on school grounds were moved to higher ground, while another 700 students traveling in buses were instructed to turn back. Dawadi also urged the hostel staff to follow him, saving 30 girls. The 76-year-old school building, which had been constructed with Indian assistance, was almost entirely destroyed, leaving two staff members missing.
Despite the tragedy, the principal remains humble, emphasizing the urgency of his actions to protect the children.
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