A head teacher in Nepal helped evacuate around 900 children from a school just minutes before devastating floodwaters swept through the area and washed the building away.

The quick evacuation prevented what could have been a major tragedy, as students were moved away from the school before rapidly rising water reached the site.

Nepal is particularly vulnerable to flooding and landslides during periods of intense rainfall, with rivers capable of rising quickly and threatening communities, roads and buildings.

The incident highlights the importance of rapid decision-making and emergency preparedness in areas exposed to extreme weather. Getting hundreds of children to safety within a short period demonstrated how early action can save lives during a natural disaster.

The destruction of the school also illustrates the wider challenges facing communities affected by severe flooding, including damage to educational facilities and disruption to children’s education.