World · South & Central Asia · 6 hrs ago
Flood in central Nepal leaves five missing and sweeps away homes and bridges
A landslide in Chumnubri village in Nepal’s Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River and triggered flooding downstream.
The flood swept away houses and two suspension bridges, damaged a hydroelectric project camp and washed away a highway bridge linking Gorkha with Dhading district.
Two women and three men are missing, and officials reported no casualties.
At least 82 people were rescued, according to the national disaster authority.
The Budhi Gandaki flows into the Trishuli River, which was affected downstream by a catastrophic flood in August that killed 1,457 people, with thousands still missing.
Authorities have urged people along the river in several districts to move to safer places.
Army and police rescue teams have reached the area and are monitoring conditions as search and rescue work continues.
A landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in central Nepal, triggering downstream flooding that swept away houses and bridges.
Two women and three men are missing, and authorities reported no casualties.
At least 82 people were rescued from affected areas, according to Nepal’s disaster authority.
Authorities urged people living along the river in several districts to move to safer locations.
- Who
- Two women and three men are missing; affected villagers are being urged to evacuate.
- What
- A flood swept away houses and bridges after a landslide blocked a river.
- When
- The landslide occurred on Saturday; authorities urged villagers to evacuate on Oct 11.
- Where
- Chumnubri village in Gorkha district, central Nepal, and areas downstream along the Budhi Gandaki River.
- Why
- A landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, causing downstream flooding.
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We have asked villagers living along the riverbanks downstream to evacuate and remain safe
The flood looked similar… It was very scary, and it still feels like a nightmare for us
Our house is gone, we have no electricity… but there have been no casualties
We have asked villagers living along the river banks downstream to evacuate and remain safe
A landslide in Chumnubri village blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, leading to flooding downstream.
Authorities urged villagers along the river to move to safer places.
Officials said rescue personnel had reached the area and were monitoring the situation from a helicopter.
- Missing
- Two women and three men
- Rescued
- At least 82 people, including nine foreigners, according to NDRRMA
- Homes swept away
- About a dozen
- Suspension bridges swept away
- Two
- River
- Budhi Gandaki
- Affected districts alerted
- Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, East Nawalparasi and West Nawalparasi
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