Budhigandaki flood cuts off villages, rescue efforts continue
Summary
A flash flood in the Budhigandaki River has swept away bridges, damaged settlements and cut off several villages in Gorkha district. The Nepali Army has rescued 95 people so far as search and rescue operations continue, while officials warn that more people may still be missing.
Key Points
- A flash flood in the Budhigandaki River damaged settlements, swept away bridges and cut off access to several villages in Gorkha district.
- The Nepali Army rescued 95 people, including six airlifted from a landslide-risk area in Jagat, as search and rescue operations continued.
- Several bridges, including a cantilever bridge in Lokpa and a motorable bridge linking Aarughat with Dhading, were destroyed.
- Officials suspect a landslide blocked a stream feeding the river, and the flood also caused heavy damage to the 341 MW Budhigandaki Hydropower Project.
