Landslide at Siringe Himal suspected to have triggered Budhigandaki flood
Summary
A landslide near Siringe Himal in Gorkha may have triggered the Budhigandaki flood after blocking the Uingulung stream and forming a temporary dam that later burst. Rescue teams have deployed to search for missing people, while 47 people have already been evacuated.
Key Points
- A landslide stretching about one kilometre near Siringe Himal is suspected to have caused the Budhigandaki flood by blocking the Uingulung stream.
- The temporary water barrier may have burst, sending a surge into the river and sweeping away five sheep sheds.
- People staying in the sheds are reported missing, but their condition and the full extent of the damage are still unclear.
- Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force teams are conducting rescue operations, and 47 people have been rescued so far.
