Flash flood in northern Nepal evacuates villages along Budhi Gandaki
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 11:19 · Archive
Flash flooding on the Budhi Gandaki river in north central Nepal forced evacuations on Sunday.
Residents along the Budhi Gandaki river in north central Nepal evacuated on Sunday as flash flooding destroyed homes and other structures in the area. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority evacuated villagers and warned others to move to safer areas, remaining on alert until late Sunday.
The flash flood damaged or destroyed four bridges, swept away about three dozen houses and damaged the construction site of a hydropower plant. Several power and communication towers were also damaged along the riverside. At least five people are reported missing.
The flood was caused by a landslide that initially blocked the Budhi Gandaki river near the village of Chumchure. The dam formed by the landslide then breached, triggering the flood. The Budhi Gandaki river merges into the Trishuli river and is a key waterway near the capital Kathmandu. Nepal's army rescued 49 people by Sunday afternoon and continued rescue operations using helicopters and ground troops. Government warnings prompted an evacuation in Arughat, a riverside town on the highway connecting Kathmandu to other parts of the country.
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- Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern NepalResidents in north central Nepal have evacuated after flash flooding on the Budhi Gandaki river.Clickorlando · 11 Oct, 05:35
- Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern NepalResidents in north central Nepal have evacuated after flash flooding on the Budhi Gandaki river.News4Jax · 11 Oct, 05:35
In this story: Nepal · Budhi Gandaki river · Chumchure · Kathmandu · Trishuli river · Arughat · Nepal Army · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority
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