Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, 5 missing
Authorities said at least 10 people are missing and dozens of homes were damaged as rescue teams evacuated riverside communities and searched for stranded residents.
- On Sunday, October 11, 2026, flash floods along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha District, Nepal, left at least 10 people unaccounted for. The torrent, triggered by a landslide blocking a tributary, destroyed dozens of homes and critical infrastructure.
- A large landslide blocked a tributary, releasing floodwaters that swept through settlements in Painyu and Bagar, destroying nearly 35 houses. This disaster complicates Nepal's recovery from August floods that killed more than 1,400 people and caused $4.7bn in damage.
- The floodwaters destroyed six bridges, including two motorable and four suspension crossings, while damaging settlements in Jagat, Salleri, Dovan, and Ghattekhola. Nepali Army search-and-rescue teams successfully airlifted six individuals from high-risk areas.
- Home Minister Sudan Gurung issued urgent evacuation orders for residents along the Budhi Gandaki River in Sirdibas, Khorlabesi, and Arughat. He directed those needing emergency assistance to contact the Ministry of Home Affairs on 1234.
- Authorities have extended evacuation warnings downstream toward Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts as the river's water level remains volatile. A Joint Rapid Response Team from Kathmandu has been deployed to assist local security personnel with ongoing operations.
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Flash flood in Nepal leaves 10 missing, damages 2 hydropower projects
A flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district has swept away houses, damaged two hydropower projects, and left at least 10 people missing. Authorities have rescued nearly 50 people and mobilised security agencies for search and rescue operations, urging riverside villagers to move to safer locations.
The new emergency is taking place at a critical moment for the Asian nation, which is still trying to recover from the devastating floods that occurred in August along the border with China.
Land slide causes new flooding in Nepal A land slide caused a new flooding in Nepal on Sunday (11). According to the Nepalese authorities, the incident occurred in the village of Chumnubri, about 100 km west of the capital, Kathmandu. A large amount of dry land blocked the Budhi Gandaki River and ended up causing floods along the way. The flood dragged about a dozen houses and two suspended bridges, besides damaging a camp of a hydroelectric pro…
Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide, 5 missing
Nepali authorities urged villagers on Sunday to move to safer places after a flood in a river in the central part of the country swept away several houses and infrastructure, but there were no reports of any casualties.
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