The Economic Times

How Nepal school principal saved 1,600+ children minutes before flood swallowed entire school in mud, ice & water

Nepal principal saves 1,643 students: A principals swift warning saved more than 1,600 students from a devastating flash flood. Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School was destroyed by mud and ice following a massive mountain collapse. Two staff members remain missing after the sudden and powerful river surge. Students watched their school disappear as they fled to higher ground and escaped safely. The community now plans to restart classes at a temporary school in a safer location.