The children left behind by Nepal’s deadliest floods
Summary
Children displaced by Nepal’s deadly August 26 floods in Rasuwa and Nuwakot are grappling with loss, fear and uncertainty as they try to continue their studies. Many have lost parents and siblings, while schools, homes and bridges have been destroyed, forcing families into holding centres, monasteries and relatives’ homes.
Key Points
- The August 26 floods in Rasuwa and Nuwakot destroyed homes, schools, bridges and riverbanks, leaving children displaced and traumatised.
- Twelve flood-affected children describe losing family members, losing access to school and struggling with fear, sleeplessness and uncertainty about the future.
- Many children are living in holding centres or with relatives and say they want safe shelter and a clear plan for schooling instead of being moved away from their communities.
- Destroyed bridges and damaged schools have disrupted education, with some children refusing relocation and others waiting for rebuilding or local arrangements.
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