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Gorkha district flash flood destroys homes and bridges in Nepal
A sudden flash flood struck the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal’s Gorkha district on Sunday morning, causing widespread destruction. The disaster, which occurred between 4:00 and 5:55 AM, was triggered by a landslide in Chumnubri village that temporarily blocked the river, creating a natural dam that eventually breached.
Authorities report that between 35 and 45 houses were swept away, and multiple bridges, including suspension and motor bridges, were destroyed or damaged. The flood also impacted several hydropower projects, damaging construction camps, equipment, and access roads.
The Nepal Army and emergency teams have conducted extensive rescue operations, saving between 49 and 95 people, including nine foreign nationals. While no fatalities have been confirmed, at least five people remain missing. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has issued alerts for residents along the Budhi Gandaki, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers, urging them to move to higher ground.
Entities
Balendra Shah · Budhi Gandaki River · Budhigandaki River · Chumnubri Rural Municipality · Dharma Raj Uprety · Dharmendra Kumar Mishra · Gorkha · Gorkha District · Independent Power Producers' Association, Nepal · International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal Army
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Salleri Bazaar was swept away by floodwaters. cedarnews.net · travellingnepal.com · actualidad-rt.com · timesng.com
- [● 14 SOURCES] Preliminary assessments suggest a landslide may have blocked the river flow and the resulting dam later burst. timesng.com · newscentraltv.com · srnnews.com · cedarnews.net · www.arabnews.pk
- [● 6 SOURCES] A bridge connecting Nyakchet and Philim Bazaar was washed away. cedarnews.net · actualidad-rt.com
- [● 11 SOURCES] At least 35 houses in Paiyu and Bagar villages were washed away. cedarnews.net · actualidad-rt.com · www.aajtak.in
- [● 9 SOURCES] Authorities began evacuating riverside settlements in Gorkha due to flooding in the upper Budhigandaki. timesng.com · newscentraltv.com · srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The river blockage was reported at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday.
- [● 36 SOURCES] There have been no confirmed reports of fatalities. cedarnews.net · timesng.com · newscentraltv.com · srnnews.com · www.arabnews.pk · +23 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The flood surge was estimated to take approximately three hours to reach Arughat. baoquangninh.vn
- [● 17 SOURCES] The flood event occurred in the early morning hours of Sunday, between 4:00 and 5:55 AM. www.aajtak.in · timesng.com · reportediario.cl · english.gossiplankanews.com · peoplesreview.com.np · +9 more
- [● 29 SOURCES] A landslide in Chumnubri village in Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, triggering downstream flooding. www.aajtak.in · navabharat.news · timesng.com · www.zoomnews.in · www.dalmacijadanas.hr · +20 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] A health emergency center has been activated to provide medical assistance in the affected areas. www.aajtak.in
- [● 31 SOURCES] Multiple bridges, including suspension and motor bridges, were destroyed or damaged. www.aajtak.in · southasiatime.com · navabharat.com · www.zoomnews.in · www.sabcnews.com · +20 more