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Nepal Principal Rajendra Dawadi Evacuates 900 Students Before School Flooded by Himalayan Glacial Collapse

School principal Rajendra Dawadi in Nepal evacuated 900 students from their school before a flash flood, caused by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, swept the building away. The disaster killed over 900 people across Nepal and China, with more than 4,700 missing.

School principal Rajendra Dawadi made the critical decision to evacuate 900 students from his school in Nepal just before a flash flood, triggered by a glacial collapse in the Himalayas, swept the building away. The flood, which occurred on August 31, 2026, resulted in the deaths of over 900 people in Nepal and China, with more than 4,700 people still missing. The event highlights the catastrophic impact of glacial collapses in mountainous regions, with the floodwaters rapidly destroying infrastructure and communities.

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PublicPBSAug 31, 11:27 PM

This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school - PBS

This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school PBS

IndependentLos Angeles TimesAug 31, 05:54 PM

This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school

School principal Rajendra Dawadi’s decision to evacuate the school saved at least 900 students from last week’s devastating flash floods in Nepal, unleashed after a glacial collapse in the Himalayas. The disaster killed over 900 people across Nepal and China, while more than 4,700 remain missing.

IndependentThe IndependentAug 31, 02:49 PM

This principal in Nepal evacuated 900 students before flooding swept away their school

School principal Rajendra Dawadi's quick decision to evacuate his school saved at least 900 students from devastating flash floods in Nepal last week