14-minute warning saved more than 900 students from Nepal school flood

A school accountant received warning from a friend, ran through classrooms shouting the alarm, and more than 900 students and 16 teachers evacuated across a bridge with 14 minutes to spare.

Why it mattersThe 14-minute warning proves that quick action and communication can save lives in disasters when seconds count.

AustraliaAustralia's cyclone season and flood risks make fast warning systems critical; this story shows how one person's alert can mean the difference between life and death.

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