Army rescue teams reach Budhigandaki flood zone, airlift six from Jagat
Summary
Nepali Army rescue teams have reached the Budhigandaki flood zone after floodwaters carrying mud and debris damaged riverside areas in Gorkha. Six people were airlifted from Jagat as authorities urged residents near the river to move to safety.
Key Points
- Nepali Army rescue teams reached the Budhigandaki flood-affected areas by air and land.
- The flooding followed the release of a landslide blockage in Philim, ward 3 of Chumnubri Rural Municipality, Gorkha.
- Six people were airlifted from Jagat, which faces a landslide risk.
- The army’s Composite Quick Response Team from Kathmandu has urged residents near the river to move to safety.
