At least 10 missing, six bridges swept away as landslide in Gorkha triggers Budhi Gandaki flood
Summary
A landslide in Chumchet, Gorkha has triggered a debris-laden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River, sweeping away six bridges and leaving at least 10 people missing. Authorities have warned of an extremely high flood risk from Benighat to Mugling and urged residents in low-lying areas to move to safer ground.
Key Points
- A landslide in Chumchet, Chumanubri Rural Municipality-6 triggered a debris-laden flood in the Budhi Gandaki River.
- At least 10 people are missing, and six bridges, including motorable, suspension, and Bailey bridges, have been swept away.
- Around 35 houses in Paiyun and Bagar were destroyed, with several villages along the river also damaged.
- The Flood Forecasting Division has issued an extremely high flood-risk warning from Benighat to Mugling and urged people to seek higher ground.
