Rescue helicopters race to flood-hit Nepal villages as 5 reported missing
Summary
Rescue teams in Nepal are helping people affected by a flash flood along the Budhi Gandaki River. So far, five people are missing, but no deaths have been reported. The flood was caused by a landslide that blocked the river and damaged homes, bridges, and hydropower projects.Key Facts
- Nepal’s military and rescue helicopters are providing food and evacuating villagers and tourists.
- Five people are missing; no confirmed deaths yet.
- The flood happened after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River near Chumchure village.
- Five bridges, three hydropower plants under construction, and many houses and farms were damaged or destroyed.
- About 95 people, including nine foreigners, have been moved to safer towns.
- October is a busy time for trekking in the area, and the flood affected popular hiking routes.
- Trucks are delivering supplies to areas reachable by road; helicopters are reaching remote villages.
- Nepal is still recovering from a deadly flood in August that killed over 1,400 people near the Nepal-China border.
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