From Financialexpress · Dimple Singh · · 1m
Flash flood sweeps Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley
Flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley destroys homes, bridges, and power infrastructure with 5 missing.
In brief
Flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley destroys homes, bridges, and power infrastructure with 5 missing. A flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley destroyed homes and bridges, leaving 5 people missing. Originally reported by Financialexpress.
Flash flood hits Nepal
A flash flood swept away homes and bridges in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley on Sunday.
At least 5 people missing
At least five people were reported missing after the flood, including two women and three men.
Homes and bridges destroyed
About a dozen houses and two suspension bridges were swept away, followed by a highway bridge.
Hydropower project damaged
A 341-megawatt hydropower project under construction was damaged by floodwaters.
Rescue operations underway
Rescue teams used helicopters and ground operations to reach stranded residents.
Authorities warn downstream
Authorities issued warnings downstream as floodwaters threatened areas in Tanahun, Chitwan, and Nawalparasi.
The takeaway
A flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley destroyed homes and bridges, leaving 5 people missing.
