The event occurs less than two months after a separate series of flash floods in the region that killed nearly 1,500 people and left 5,000 missing. Muddy, debris-filled water continues to affect surrounding communities, and officials are monitoring the area for further landslides as they search for the missing residents.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Nepal Flash Floods Leave 5 Missing and 150 Homes Damaged
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A landslide in central Nepal triggered a surge of water along the Budhi Gandaki river on Sunday, leading to widespread destruction in the Gorkha district. Local officials report that at least five people are missing after the torrent swept away buildings and residential structures. The flooding damaged at least 150 homes and destroyed multiple bridges, prompting authorities to order an immediate evacuation of nearby villages.
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