Budhigandaki flash flood: five go missing, 437 security personnel mobilized for search, rescue
Summary
A flash flood in the Budhigandaki river has left five people missing and damaged houses, bridges, poles and towers in Gorkha district. Security personnel and army helicopters have been mobilized for search, rescue and evacuations across the affected areas.
Key Points
- Five people from Chumchet in Chumnubri rural municipality-6 are missing after a flash flood in the Budhigandaki river.
- The flood, triggered by a landslide between Lokpa and Chumling, washed away houses, bridges, electric poles and telephone towers in Gorkha district.
- Four Nepali Army helicopters and 437 security personnel have been mobilized for search, rescue and evacuation operations.
- People in Gorkha, Dhading and Benighat in Chitwan were alerted through SMS after the flood information was received.
