Children Most Affected by Glacial Lake Outburst Flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading
Summary
Children in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading are bearing the heaviest burden of the glacial lake outburst flood, with many orphaned, missing, or facing severe psychosocial distress. Child rights advocates are urging urgent school resumption, counseling, and coordinated government rehabilitation measures.
Key Points
- Around 17,000 children are estimated to be affected by the September 10 glacial lake outburst flood across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- Advocates say 400 to 500 students may be missing and about 100 to 200 children have lost both parents, while 32 schools were damaged.
- Children are showing trauma symptoms, facing food insecurity, and may be vulnerable to trafficking, abuse and long-term depression if support is delayed.
- The article calls for stronger coordination among the Ministry of Education, local governments and child protection systems to provide schooling, counseling and guardianship.
