The disaster was triggered by a landslide along the Budhi Gandaki river, creating a surge of water and boulders that swept away 45 houses, damaged 150 homes, and hit four bridges and three hydropower projects. At least 5 people are missing and 6 have been rescued in the latest event, which occurs less than two months after a separate wave of flooding in Nepal killed nearly 1,500 people and left 5,000 missing.
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Nepal Flash Floods Strand More Than 100 Foreign Trekkers
World9 days ago
Emergency crews are coordinating evacuations for international travelers trapped by infrastructure collapses in the Gorkha district. More than 100 foreign trekkers are currently stranded along the Manaslu route after flash floods on Sunday destroyed multiple bridges and trail sections, officials told Reuters. Authorities are moving those who wish to turn back to safer ground, while those continuing the trek can proceed from designated safe points.
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