Flash flood displaces thousands in Nepal's Rasuwa district, school turned temporary shelter

A massive flash flood that swept entire villages in Nepal’s remote Rasuwa district has forced thousands of residents to abandon their homes, prompting emergency officials to repurpose a local school as a temporary shelter. France 24 reporters arrived at the makeshift refuge to document the conditions faced by families who arrived with only essential belongings after the sudden deluge, which struck the mountainous region amid unusually heavy monsoon rains.

The school, originally serving a small community of students, now houses displaced households in rows of cots and tarpaulin‑lined spaces, while humanitarian agencies distribute food, clean water and medical supplies. Local authorities and non‑governmental organizations are coordinating evacuation routes and assessing damage to infrastructure, noting that entire hamlets were washed away and road access remains limited. Relief efforts continue to focus on providing shelter, sanitation and psychosocial support as the affected population awaits longer‑term reconstruction plans.