Recent flooding incidents in regions like Dhading and along the Bhotekoshi river have highlighted the vulnerability of students and educational infrastructure to natural disasters. Following a glacial collapse near the Nepal–Tibet border on August 26, severe floods caused significant destruction, leaving school supplies buried in mud and disrupting the lives of local children. These events raise urgent questions regarding the country's disaster preparedness and the necessity of implementing proactive safety strategies for schools. As communities observe the Dashain festival, there is a growing call to ensure that children are better protected and educated on how to respond before river levels rise. The loss of personal belongings and the interruption of learning environments underscore the immediate need for comprehensive risk management to safeguard the youth from future environmental catastrophes.
Source : Online Khabar
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