Budhigandaki flood echoes Bhotekoshi disaster, early warnings save lives
Summary
Early warnings from Chumnubri residents helped save lives as a flood triggered by a landslide-dammed river devastated settlements along the Budhigandaki in Gorkha. The disaster destroyed homes and bridges, damaged hydropower projects and left five people missing.
Key Points
- Residents in Chumnubri alerted downstream communities, police and administrators before the Budhigandaki flood reached settlements, helping prevent widespread casualties.
- The flood destroyed dozens of houses, swept away bridges and damaged four hydropower projects under construction, while five people remained missing.
- Authorities said a landslide between Lokpa and Chumling blocked the river before the accumulated water burst downstream.
- Officials deployed security personnel, rescued stranded people and moved displaced residents to safety as access to upper Gorkha was cut off.
