Landslide, temporary dam breach: What may have caused fresh flash flood in Nepal

A landslide and a possible breach of a temporary river blockage triggered flash floods in Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki river system in the Gorkha district on Sunday, according to Hindustan Times - World News. Euronews reports that a dry landslide blocked the river before bursting to cause the flood. SABC News notes the landslide occurred in Chumnubri village, which is approximately 100 km west of Kathmandu.

The flooding swept away various structures and infrastructure. Euronews states that 45 houses, three hydropower projects, and four bridges were damaged or swept away. SABC News reports that about a dozen houses and two suspension bridges were swept away, alongside damage to a hydroelectric project camp. BBC World adds that a hydroelectric project was damaged and several suspension bridges were swept away. Additionally, SABC News reports that a highway bridge connecting Gorkha with the Dhading district was washed away.

Authorities have been conducting rescue operations, with Euronews reporting that at least 82 people, including nine foreigners, have been rescued. The army told BBC World that around 50 people were rescued from the riverbank. While Euronews and BBC World report that five people are missing, SABC News states that two women and three men are out of contact. Euronews and SABC News both report that no casualties have been confirmed.

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