Bidur, Sept. 1 -- In the aftermath of the devastating flash flood that struck the Angitar area of Bidur of Nuwakot district on August 26, the bravery of a 20-year-old student has become a beacon of hope for the local community.

Prabesh Nagarkoti, a resident of Angitar, is being hailed as a hero for saving the lives of seven people, including his family members and complete strangers, as the floodwaters ravaged the village within minutes.

Recounting the harrowing experience, Prabesh stated that he was focused on his studies when the disaster began to unfold.

"I was studying when my grandfather came and told me that a flood was approaching our house. Immediately, I climbed to the roof of my house and saw a huge wave of water coming towar...