Five missing, 47 rescued after Budhi Gandaki flood in Gorkha
Summary
Five people remain missing and 47 others have been rescued after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha, triggering a flood that washed away bridges, houses and other infrastructure. Nepal Army helicopters, police and other security forces are carrying out search, rescue and evacuation operations across the affected areas.
Key Points
- Five people, including two women and three men, are missing after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district.
- Nepal Army helicopters rescued 47 people, while 437 security personnel have been deployed for search and rescue operations.
- The flood washed away bridges, damaged homes, telephone towers and electricity poles, and affected the Budhi Gandaki hydropower project.
- Authorities have issued early-warning alerts and asked residents along the river to stay in safe locations and avoid risky routes.
