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Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River Surges, Destroying Homes and Bridges in Gorkha District

A sudden flash flood on the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal's Gorkha district has swept away dozens of homes and bridges, damaging a hydropower station. While no deaths have been confirmed, five people remain missing, and rescue operations are underway. This event occurs just two months after a catastrophic glacial flood killed over 1,400 people in the region.

via BBC|

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disasters3 hours ago

Landslide-triggered flash flood destroys infrastructure in central Nepal

A landslide upstream of the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district triggered a flash flood that swept away nearly two dozen houses, four bridges, and a hydropower camp. The Nepali army has rescued 49 people, including a foreigner, while five individuals remain missing. Authorities have urged residents in downstream districts to evacuate as the river continues to rise.

via BBC|

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