KATHMANDU — Disaster management authorities in central Nepal have ordered urgent evacuations across multiple downstream settlements following a major landslide that dammed the Budhi Gandaki River, unleashing destructive flash floods. The blockage occurred at Chumnubri village in Gorkha district, situated roughly 100 kilometres west of Kathmandu. The resulting surge swept away approximately 12 homes, two suspension bridges, and a major highway bridge linking Gorkha with the neighbouring Dhading district. A hydroelectric project site was also struck, with floodwaters washing away heavy construction machinery. Search and rescue personnel report that five individuals—two women and three men—remain unaccounted for. Meanwhile, emergency teams, supported by the military and local police, have successfully evacuated 49 people from high-risk zones, including one foreign national. Helicopter reconnaissance units continue to monitor the river’s path and water levels. Local administrative chief Dharmendra Kumar Mishra confirmed that residents settled near riverbanks have been directed to higher ground immediately. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has broadened flood alerts across five downstream districts: Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, East Nawalparasi, and West Nawalparasi. The Budhi Gandaki flows into the Trishuli River basin, a region already vulnerable following severe glacial flooding earlier this monsoon season. Emergency teams remain deployed along the river corridor to carry out relief efforts and coordinate further relocations. Post navigation Elon Musk Reclaims Trillionaire Status as SpaceX Rally Expands Global Wealth Gap
