Schools in Flood Hit Areas in Nuwakot Closed for Indefinite Period
Summary
Schools in flood-hit areas of Nuwakot district have been closed indefinitely after the Trishuli River overflowed following a Bhotekoshi flash flood. Several school buildings, hostels, and vehicles were damaged, with officials saying classes will resume only when daily life becomes manageable again.
Key Points
- Schools in flood-hit areas of Nuwakot, including Bidur municipality and Kispang rural municipality, have been closed indefinitely.
- Flood damage has affected school buildings, hostels, roads, bridges, and school buses, making it difficult to resume classes.
- Bidur municipality officials said teaching and learning may restart through alternative methods after conditions improve.
- Several schools, including Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School and Uttargaya English Boarding School, suffered severe structural damage.
