Flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Gorkha
Summary
Flooding in the Budhi Gandaki river swept away houses and bridges in northern Gorkha, forcing residents and tourists to flee to safety. Authorities deployed helicopters and mobilised rescue teams as the river kept rising and the cause of the sudden surge remained unclear.
Key Points
- Flooding in the Budhi Gandaki river swept away several houses and bridges in northern Gorkha on Sunday morning.
- Residents in Chumling, Lokpa and nearby settlements fled after hearing loud roaring sounds from the streams around 4am.
- Authorities deployed helicopters and mobilised Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force and local officials for rescue and relief operations.
- No casualties had been reported so far, while officials said preliminary reports suggested a landslide above Siuribas.
