Kathmandu, Oct. 17 -- The August 26 Bhotekoshi flood displaced 777 students from their schools and disrupted classes across parts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts, according to figures compiled by the Ministry of Education and Sports.

The government has arranged for displaced children to enrol in nearby schools or continue learning at temporary learning centres, including in the Kathmandu Valley. Fifty-six such centres have been established, the ministry said, as authorities work to identify affected students and ensure their education continues.

A report prepared by the National Planning Commission has estimated flood damage to the education sector at Rs4.61 billion and outlined a five-year recovery strategy requiring more than...