{
  "id": 13929209,
  "title": "More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/more-than-100-foreign-trekkers-stranded-in-flood-hit-region-of-nepal-13929209",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T10:22:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Maverick",
    "slug": "daily-maverick",
    "url": "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-10-12-more-than-100-foreign-trekkers-stranded-in-flood-hit-region-of-nepal-official-says/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over a hundred foreign hikers are stranded in Nepal's flood-affected regions following a river flooding incident, according to an official. The flooding occurred last weekend when a river in central Nepal was swept away by heavy rains, destroying hiking trails and bridges. Authorities reported rescuing 96 people, including nine foreigners, on Monday after a landslide on Sunday blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, causing downstream flooding. The Budhi Gandaki is a tributary of the Trishuli River, which experienced a catastrophic flood in August that killed 1,457 people, leaving thousands missing. The ongoing rescue operation continued on Monday despite the receding flood. No deaths were reported, but five villagers are missing. The floods destroyed homes, infrastructure, and three hydroelectric plants. Bhuwan Raj Ojha, an official from the Manaslu Conservation Area Project, said over 100 foreign trekkers are stranded and unable to return due to the washed-out trail. Those wishing to return must be rescued, while those who choose to continue their trek can do so from safe locations. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development suggested the latest flood might have been triggered by a temporary river blockage that collapsed due to a landslide. This incident underscores the vulnerability of mountain communities and river corridors to sudden, cascading hazards. While immediate response efforts are crucial, understanding the flood's cause is vital for future risk reduction and resilience building.",
  "summary": "More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded at different locations after the flooding of a river in central Nepal at the weekend swept away hiking trails and bridges, an official said on Monday.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, says official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/more-than-100-foreign-trekkers-stranded-in-flood-hit-region-of-nepal",
        "published": "2026-10-12T08:30:45.000Z"
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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."
}