Budhigandaki flood raises alarm along Trishuli River
Summary
Flooding in a Himalayan river in Gorkha’s Chumnubri Rural Municipality has raised the risk for downstream communities along the Budhigandaki and Trishuli rivers. Security personnel, helicopters and SMS alerts have been deployed as authorities evacuate residents and monitor possible damage.
Key Points
- Flooding in Sarti Khola has increased the risk to communities downstream in Gorkha and along the Trishuli River.
- Authorities are evacuating market areas, deploying police and an army helicopter, and sending SMS alerts to residents.
- The flood could affect Sirdibas, Jagat, Yaru, Tatopani, Machhakhola, Soti, Arukhet and Arughat.
- Officials said damage upstream had been reported but not yet confirmed, and they are still gathering details.
