KATHMANDU — A sudden flash flood triggered by a landslide along the Budhi Gandaki River has caused significant destruction across central Nepal, washing away critical infrastructure and flooding residential areas. The disaster occurred in the Chumnubri rural municipality located within the Gorkha District, where rising water levels filled with mud and debris swept through local settlements on Sunday morning.
According to official reports from Nepali authorities, the overflow destroyed a key bridge in Ward No. 3, which serves as a vital connection between Nyaakchet and Philim Market. In the Ghatte Khola area, multiple residential structures were submerged or damaged by incoming mudflows as water levels along the Budhi Gandaki River continued to climb rapidly.
In response to the emergency, joint operational teams comprising the Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force, the Nepali Army, and local government administrators were deployed to conduct search and rescue missions. Emergency personnel are utilizing helicopters to monitor the disaster zone from the air and evacuate affected residents to higher ground and safer locations.
"Citizens living near riverbanks must remain vigilant during this emergency situation, follow official safety guidelines, avoid unnecessary risks, and relocate to safe ground," stated Nepal Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, who urged residents to maintain patience as disaster management teams operate in the field.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has activated a dedicated national emergency helpline (1234) to assist citizens affected by the flooding. Officials noted that the exact trigger for the flash flood remains under investigation, as no heavy rainfall had been recorded across most regions of Nepal leading up to the incident.
As of now, no fatalities have been reported by local authorities. The event comes as the nation continues its recovery efforts following severe flooding and landslides in August along its mountainous border region with China, which resulted in over 1,400 deaths and left thousands missing.
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