In Nepal, headteacher Rajendra Dawadi successfully evacuated 900 students just before a devastating flash flood struck their town, which has already claimed nearly 800 lives. Dawadi acted on warnings about the impending flood, halting classes and directing children to higher ground, witnessing the destruction of nearby buildings as the floodwaters surged.
The floods have severely impacted education, with at least 69 schools damaged or destroyed, affecting around 19,000 children. As rescue efforts continue, officials report that thousands remain unaccounted for, highlighting the urgent need for a coordinated response to the climate crisis in the region.