Principal Evacuates Over 900 Students Before Flash Floods Destroy Nepal School
In Nepal's Trishuli Valley, principal Rajendra Dawadi evacuated over 900 students and staff from Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School shortly before devastating flash floods, caused by a Himalayan glacial collapse, swept the school building away. His decisive action is credited with…
Detroit, MI, August 31, 2026 — In Nepal’s Trishuli Valley, a timely evacuation orchestrated by Principal Rajendra Dawadi is being credited with saving the lives of over 900 students and staff members. The decisive action took place shortly before devastating flash floods swept through the area, destroying the Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School building.
The powerful flash floods were reportedly triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas. The exact date of the incident was not provided in the summary. The summary states that the school building was completely swept away by the torrent.
Principal Dawadi’s quick thinking and leadership in evacuating the school population averted what could have been a significant tragedy. The immediate and successful removal of students and staff from the premises just before the disaster struck is highlighted as the critical factor in preventing loss of life. Further details regarding the timeline of the evacuation relative to the flood’s arrival, or the extent of damage beyond the school building, were not provided. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Shonal Ganguly And Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
