New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- The devastating Nepal flash floods that took place on Wednesday morning, 26 August, shocked the world after turbulent waters swept away buildings, houses, trees and anything that came their way, leaving hundreds dead. The presence of mind of a school headmaster brought down the death toll significantly.

A three-story school building that came in the way of the strong current was completely washed away and no trace remained. However, all 1,643 students of this school survived the disaster due to quick thinking of school headmaster. Let's find out how Ravindra Dadabi's quick-witted response to tragedy saved the students.

The Times journalist Chris Haslam described how Dadabi was able to avert the disaster just in tim...