Flash floods and landslides destroy houses and bridges in Nepal

Flash flooding along the Budhi Gandaki river in Nepal has swept away multiple buildings, homes, and bridges on Sunday. Reports from Al Jazeera and News18 confirm that a landslide downstream triggered the floodwaters that rushed through the region. [1][5]

The destruction was concentrated in the Gorkha district of central Nepal. According to Al Jazeera, terrified onlookers filmed the floodwaters from higher ground as the torrent destroyed bridges and residential structures. Daily Pioneer reported that over 35 houses as well as bridges were carried away by the flood. [1][4]

Additional infrastructure was affected by the surging waters. News18 reported that the flood swept away a hydel project camp alongside homes and bridges in the Budhi Gandaki river basin. [5]

Authorities in the region have issued emergency warnings following the disaster. Newsfirst reported that officials urged local residents to evacuate immediately after the landslide-triggered flood began destroying property. [3]