Bhotekoshi floods disrupt schooling for 14,500 children in three districts
Summary
Bhotekoshi floods have disrupted schooling for more than 14,500 children across 63 educational institutions in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading. The government is setting up temporary learning centres, hostels and scholarships as schools, teachers and students remain severely affected.
Key Points
- More than 14,500 children at 63 educational institutions have had their schooling disrupted in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading after the Bhotekoshi floods.
- The education ministry says 9,430 children have been directly affected, while school buildings are being used as temporary shelters for displaced residents.
- Thirty-four educational institutions were physically damaged, with 11 schools completely shut and thousands of books, desks, computers and laptops destroyed.
- The government plans temporary learning centres, residential education for orphaned children and a new ‘Scholarship Bank’ to support affected students.
