Flash floods hit central Nepal, 5 missing, dozens rescued
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A landslide-triggered flood on the Budhi Gandaki River swept away houses and bridges in Gorkha district, leaving five missing and 82 rescued.
A landslide in Chumnubri village blocked the Budhi Gandaki River on Saturday, sending flash floods downstream that washed away about a dozen houses, four bridges and a hydropower camp, officials said. [1] [2]
The army rescued 49 people and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported 82 rescued in total, including nine foreigners; five people remain missing and no casualties have been confirmed. [1] [2]
Authorities ordered evacuations along the river in Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts and are monitoring the situation by helicopter. [2]
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- Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal
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- At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
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