{
  "id": 13677078,
  "title": "Nepal Flash Flood: Houses Swept Away in Gorkha as Budhi Gandaki River Swells, Residents Evacuated",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nepal-flash-flood-houses-swept-away-in-gorkha-as-budhi-gandaki-river",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-11T07:39:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/viral/nepal-flash-flood-houses-swept-away-in-gorkha-as-budhi-gandaki-river-swells-residents-evacuated"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A sudden and forceful flash flood swept through Nepal’s Gorkha district early Sunday morning, October 11, inundating and destroying houses along the banks of the Budhi Gandaki River. The river’s rapid rise, audible from afar, prompted authorities to issue immediate safety advisories, urging residents to evacuate vulnerable areas and seek refuge on higher ground. No casualties or injuries had been reported at the time of the latest updates.\n\nReports suggest that a landslide may have contributed to the sudden flooding. Preliminary information indicates that a landslide near Siuribas in Chumnubri Rural Municipality-6 could have blocked the Chumke Khola stream, causing a rapid release of water downstream. Additionally, the river’s flow may have been obstructed near Chekampar, potentially triggering a temporary dam collapse that released a large volume of water.\n\nThe flooding caused significant damage to Jagat, where around five to seven houses located in the riverbed were swept away. Authorities fear that more houses downstream may also have been affected. Terrifying scenes unfolded as the Budhi Gandaki River unleashed its fury, tearing through settlements and posing a grave threat to the safety of those in the vicinity.\n\nThe National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) issued an SMS warning to residents, urging them to stay clear of the river until the floodwaters receded. They were advised to remain in high places and avoid approaching the river until the danger passed. The Area Police Office in Arughat also issued a safety advisory, directing people to seek safer locations through loudspeaker broadcasts.\n\nA Nepali Army helicopter has been deployed to conduct aerial surveys of the affected areas, providing authorities with crucial data to assess the extent of the damage and plan further actions. As rescue and assessment efforts gain momentum, Nepal’s authorities grapple with the aftermath of yet another devastating flash flood, raising concerns about the fragility of the Himalayan region and the urgent need to address the impact of development on natural landscapes.",
  "summary": "A sudden flash flood in Nepal’s Gorkha district triggered panic early Sunday, October 11, after a massive surge in the Budhi Gandaki River swept away several houses and threatened settlements along its banks. Authorities issued urgent safety warnings, urging residents to leave vulnerable areas and move to higher ground. No deaths or injuries had been reported at the time of the latest updates.…",
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  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/13677078.png",
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 4,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Flood sweeps away several houses in Nepal’s Gorkha, warning issued for settlements along Budhi Gandaki River",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/flood-sweeps-away-several-houses-in-nepals-gorkha-warning-issued-for",
        "published": "2026-10-11T04:01:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "Nepal Floods 2026: Budhi Gandaki River Surge Sweeps Away 5–7 Houses In Gorkha, Evacuation Alert Issued",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nepal-floods-2026-budhi-gandaki-river-surge-sweeps-away-5-7-houses-in",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:15:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Nepal floods: 10 missing as Budhi Gandaki River washes away 6 bridges in Gorkha",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nepal-floods-10-missing-as-budhi-gandaki-river-washes-away-6-bridges",
        "published": "2026-10-11T07:52:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}