Budhigandaki flood destroys two bridges, road still cut off
Summary
Flooding in the Budhigandaki River has washed away two bridges in Gorkha, leaving road access completely cut off. An avalanche at Siringe Himal triggered the flooding after blocking the Uingulung stream.
Key Points
- Flooding in the Budhigandaki River destroyed two bridges in Gorkha, Nepal Police said.
- A steel motorable bridge at Soti and another bridge linking Arughat Rural Municipality with Dhading were washed away.
- An avalanche at Siringe Himal blocked the Uingulung stream and triggered the flooding.
- Road access in the affected area remains completely cut off.
