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Landslide and Dam Breach Trigger Flash Flood in Nepal's Gorkha

Hindustan Times1h
THE BRIEF
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A flash flood tore through Nepal's Gorkha district early Sunday, sweeping away homes and damaging infrastructure along the Budhi Gandaki river system.

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The disaster was likely triggered by a landslide and the breach of a temporary river blockage near Chumchet, according to ICIMOD.

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At least 10 people remain missing while nearly 50 individuals have been rescued as search and evacuation operations continue.