At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
Summary
Flash floods caused by a landslide on the Budhi Gandaki River in central Nepal have swept away houses and left at least five people missing. Rescue teams have saved at least 82 people so far, and authorities have warned villagers living near the river to evacuate for safety.Key Facts
- A landslide in Chumnubri village blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, causing floods downstream.
- At least five people (two women and three men) are missing after the floods.
- About 12 houses, two suspension bridges, and part of a hydroelectric project were damaged or destroyed.
- A highway bridge linking Gorkha and Dhading districts was washed away.
- At least 82 people, including nine foreigners, have been rescued from flood-affected areas.
- Authorities have ordered people living along the riverbanks to evacuate and avoid danger zones.
- Rescue teams, including army and police, are working on the ground and monitoring from helicopters.
- The floods follow earlier disasters in August and September, including a glacier collapse that killed over 1,400 people.
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