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Flood in central Nepal leaves five people missing and sweeps away homes
A landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district in central Nepal, causing a flash flood downstream.
The flood swept away about a dozen houses and two suspension bridges, damaged a hydroelectric project camp and washed away a highway bridge.
Five people—two women and three men—are missing, and officials reported no deaths at the time of the reports.
Rescue teams have reached the area, and reports give different totals for the number of people rescued.
Authorities have told villagers along the river in several districts to move to safer places.
The Budhi Gandaki flows into the Trishuli River system, which was hit by a catastrophic flood in August that killed 1,457 people, with thousands still missing.
Officials are monitoring the situation and continuing rescue and evacuation efforts.
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district swept away houses and bridges, leaving five people missing.
A landslide in Chumnubri village blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, causing flooding downstream.
Authorities reported no casualties and urged residents along the river to move to safer places.
At least 82 people were rescued, according to Nepal's disaster authority.
The flood damaged a hydroelectric project camp and washed away a highway bridge connecting Gorkha and Dhading.
- Who
- Two women and three men are missing. Residents and workers were evacuated or rescued.
- What
- A flash flood swept away houses and bridges and damaged a hydroelectric project camp.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026.
- Where
- Gorkha district in central Nepal, after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River at Chumnubri village.
- Why
- A landslide blocked the 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.
A landslide in Chumnubri village blocked the Budhi Gandaki River.
Downstream flooding swept away houses and bridges, and authorities urged villagers to evacuate.
Army and police rescue personnel reached the area and monitored the situation from a helicopter.
- Missing
- Two women and three men
- Landslide location
- Chumnubri village, Gorkha district
- River blocked
- Budhi Gandaki River
- Rescued
- At least 82 people, including nine foreigners, according to NDRRMA
- Infrastructure swept away
- About a dozen houses and two suspension bridges
- Highway bridge
- Connected Gorkha and Dhading districts
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