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Nepalese headteacher saved 900 children from deadly flash flood

A Nepalese headteacher evacuated 900 children to higher ground just moments before a deadly flash flood engulfed their town. Rajendra Dawadi, from Tribhuvan Trishuli secondary school, acted after four different warnings about the approaching flood. His quick decision meant students and staff were safe, while a nearby hostel was swept away.

By BriefTea Editorial · 31 August 2026 at 1:19

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