Budhigandaki flood leaves Manaslu Circuit trekkers stranded
Summary
Flooding in the Budhigandaki River has stranded Manaslu Circuit trekkers after bridges were washed away and roads blocked in Gorkha and Dhading. At least 10 people are missing and dozens of houses have been swept away in riverside villages.
Key Points
- Flooding in the Budhigandaki River has stranded tourists trekking the Manaslu Circuit by washing away bridges and blocking roads.
- The flood occurred on Sunday morning and caused extensive damage in riverside areas of Gorkha and Dhading districts.
- Six bridges were washed away and at least 10 people are missing.
- Around 35 houses were swept away in Paiyun and Bagar in Chumnubri Rural Municipality-3, with additional damage reported in several villages.
