Flash Flood in Central Nepal Destroys Homes, Bridges and Damages Hydropower Site

Sun Oct 11 2026 15:41:21 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

Central Nepal faces severe flash floods that swept away houses and bridges, rescuing 49 people while five remain missing.

A sudden flash flood triggered by a landslide on the Budhi Gandaki River has struck the Gorkha district in Central Nepal. Dozens of houses and four bridges have been swept away, and a hydropower project camp was also damaged. The Nepalese Army rescued 49 people, but five remain missing. The disaster echoes the recent catastrophic floods that devastated border towns and highlighted vulnerabilities in the region's infrastructure.

Flash Flood Destroys Homes and Bridges in Central Nepal

A sudden flash flood, caused by a landslide upstream on the Budhi Gandaki River, has hit the Gorkha district in Central Nepal. The torrent swept away dozens of houses, four bridges and damaged a camp at a local hydropower project.

The Nepalese Army has rescued 49 people from the flood‑affected areas, while five remain missing. Local authorities are continuing search and rescue operations and evaluating damage.

This water‑related disaster follows a catastrophic flood and landslides that struck Nepal’s border towns with Tibet two months ago, leaving thousands dead, missing and with critical energy infrastructure heavily damaged.

Continued risks of flooding, landslides and infrastructure collapse remain high as the region enters the monsoon season. Communities and officials face a daunting rebuilding effort amid the widespread devastation.