Archive · 11 Oct 2026
Flash Flood Sweeps Away Homes and Bridges in Nepal
A sudden flood rushed down the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal’s Gorkha district early Sunday.
It swept away homes and bridges and damaged power projects.
Rescuers used helicopters to bring 82 people to safety, including nine visitors from other countries.
Five people were still missing.
Many residents left their homes after hearing the water and streams roar.
Officials warned people near several rivers to move to safer places.
Security teams brought supplies such as tents and blankets.
Some tourists going to the Manaslu trek were stuck because a path and bridge had been washed away.
Officials said the full damage was not yet known.
A flash flood on the Budhi Gandaki River struck Gorkha district around 4 a.m. on Sunday.
Authorities said 82 people, including nine foreign nationals, were rescued; five people remain missing.
The flood damaged or destroyed houses, bridges, hydropower projects, vehicles and livestock sheds.
More than 700 security personnel were mobilized, and helicopters delivered aid and carried out rescues.
Tourists heading to the Manaslu trek were stranded after floodwaters washed away a footpath and bridge.
- Who
- Residents and tourists in Gorkha district were affected; authorities rescued 82 people and reported five missing.
- What
- A flash flood swept away homes and bridges and damaged hydropower projects and other property.
- When
- Around 4 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, according to the report.
- Where
- Along the Budhi Gandaki River in Chumnubri Rural Municipality, Gorkha district, Nepal.
- Why
- A possible cause was the failure of a temporary blockage created by a landslide near Chumchet, according to preliminary accounts cited by ICIMOD.
- Rescued
- 82 people, including nine foreign nationals
- Missing
- Five people, including two women
- Response
- More than 700 security personnel were mobilized, including 171 Nepal Army soldiers
- Housing damage
- 45 houses were completely damaged and 27 partially damaged, according to NDRRMA
- Infrastructure damage
- Two suspension bridges, two motorable bridges and three hydropower projects were damaged
- Other losses
- Three vehicles and 34 cow sheds were reported swept away or damaged
- Hydropower project
- A construction camp and equipment at the 341-megawatt Budhi Gandaki project were swept away