# 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.
- Title: Flash flood sweeps Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: nepal, budhi gandaki, flash flood, gorkha district, rescue operations, missing people, hydropower project, business, money, news, Flash, flood
- Source: Financialexpress — https://financialexpress.com/world-news/homes-swept-away-5-people-missing-how-a-flash-flood-struck-nepals-budhi-gandaki-valley/4358680
- Author: Dimple Singh
- Published: 2026-10-11T12:37:45+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nepal, budhi gandaki, flash flood, gorkha district, rescue operations, missing people, hydropower project, business, money, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki valley destroyed homes and bridges, leaving 5 people missing.