‘I managed to survive, but my brother and sister couldn’t’
Summary
Floods in Rasuwa and Nuwakot have left hundreds of children displaced, with dozens of students and teachers still missing after the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers swept through villages and schools. UNICEF and Nepali authorities are racing to provide shelter, nutrition, psychosocial support, and protection for separated minors.
Key Points
- At least 250 students and teachers remain missing across flood-hit districts, while 23 educational institutions have reported severe damage.
- Children in Rasuwa and Nuwakot are sheltering in temporary holding centres after losing homes, family members, and access to school.
- UNICEF says about 17,000 children have been directly affected and warned of heightened risks of disease, malnutrition, exploitation, and trauma.
- Nepali authorities and aid agencies are working to trace missing children, prevent unlawful custody, and deliver food, bedding, and mental health support.
