One month after floods struck central and northern Nepal, thousands of children still face disruption to their education, UNICEF said in a press release published on 23 September 2026. Initial assessments indicate learning was disrupted for more than 14,000 children across 62 schools and learning centres in the affected districts of Dhading, Nuwakot and Rasuwa. The disaster also took a heavy human toll: around 440 students and education personnel were reported dead or missing, including 414 children.

UNICEF said it has worked with the Government of Nepal and partners since the emergency began. It has supported the establishment of 48 temporary learning centres, helping more than 1,400 children return to learning, and has provided learning materials and psychosocial support. UNICEF Representative to Nepal Alice Akunga said returning to learning gives children stability, routine and hope after significant loss.

Recovery needs remain substantial, according to the Education Rapid Needs Assessment, which estimates significant investment will be required to restore damaged infrastructure. Many families remain displaced and some schools are still used as temporary shelters, while damaged roads and bridges limit access to services in some of the hardest-hit communities. UNICEF called for continued support for immediate recovery and longer-term resilience building, including schools and other infrastructure able to withstand future shocks.