Budhi Gandaki flood risk remains high as bridges, homes swept away
Summary
The Budhi Gandaki River remains above danger level and has swept away three bridges and 35 houses in Gorkha, while six residents were airlifted from landslide-threatened Jagat village. Authorities have urged people living along the river corridors to move to safer ground as rescue and damage assessment efforts continue.
Key Points
- The Budhi Gandaki River is still above the danger level and is fluctuating, keeping riverside settlements on alert.
- Floodwaters swept away three bridges and 35 houses in Gorkha district, with additional damage reported in several villages and market areas.
- Six residents were airlifted from Jagat village, where landslide risk remains high, and four herders are missing after livestock sheds were washed away.
- The NDRRMA, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army and local authorities are carrying out rescue, relief and evacuation operations.
