Flash Floods Sweep Away Houses and Bridges in Nepal's Gorkha District

A flash flood in Nepal's Gorkha district swept away over 35 houses, bridges, and a hydropower project after water levels surged in the Budhi Gandaki River.

The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported water levels rising from 3.66 metres to 8.43 metres well above danger marks.

Nepal Army deployed personnel for search and rescue operations, successfully airlifting six individuals from risk zones without any casualties reported.