Mud and debris mark the trail of a flash flood in Budhigandaki
Summary
A sudden flash flood in the Budhigandaki river in northern Gorkha swept mud, rocks and debris through riverside settlements, damaging bridges and hydropower infrastructure. The disaster disrupted access to remote communities and left visible destruction along the river corridor.
Key Points
- A flash flood in the Budhigandaki river hit Chumnubri Rural Municipality-6 in northern Gorkha on Sunday.
- The flood damaged riverside settlements, bridges and hydropower infrastructure.
- The river corridor was left with mud and debris, disrupting access to remote communities.
- Photographs from Arughat on Monday showed the scale of destruction after the river rose unexpectedly.
