What we know so far about the damage caused by Budhi Gandaki floods
Summary
Flash floods in the Budhi Gandaki river have swept away homes, bridges and construction equipment in Gorkha’s Chumnubri and Dharche rural municipalities. Authorities say the cause may be a landslide blocking a river, but the full extent of damage and any casualties remain unconfirmed.
Key Points
- A flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki river damaged settlements, bridges and infrastructure in Chumnubri and Dharche rural municipalities in Gorkha.
- Homes, two suspension footbridges and a motorable iron bridge were swept away, and floodwater also entered several settlements.
- A construction camp and equipment at the under-construction 341-megawatt Budhi Gandaki hydropower project were washed away.
- Authorities said the flood may have been triggered by a landslide, but the exact cause and full extent of damage are still being assessed.
