Flood disaster in Nepal: Houses and bridges washed away

The landslide that occurred in the central part of Nepal caused river floods.

The landslide in the Chumnubri village of the Gorkha region, approximately 100 kilometers west of the capital Kathmandu, blocked the Budhi Gandaki River and caused the water to overflow in the lower reaches.

While flood waters washed away many houses and bridges, authorities called on those living in settlements along the river to move to safe areas.

HOUSES AND BRIDGES WERE DROPPED IN WATER

Dharmendra Kumar Mishra, the top administrative official of Gorkha district, announced that they asked citizens living in the lower reaches of the river to evacuate their homes.

Mishra stated that approximately 12 houses and two suspension bridges were destroyed due to the flood, and the camp area of ​​a hydroelectric power plant project was also damaged.

Dharam Raj Uprety, Chairman of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, stated that the water level of the river carrying mud and mud continues to rise.

Uprety explained that flood waters also destroyed the road bridge connecting Gorkha and the neighboring Dhading district.

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah announced on his social media account that the army rescued six people who were in danger of landslide in the Jagat region.

Authorities reported that 18 workers in the flood-damaged hydroelectric power plant camp managed to reach safe areas.

According to initial statements, no one died or was injured in the flood.

EVACUATION WARNING FOR FIVE REGIONS

Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority warned residents of Gorkha, Tanahun, Chitwan, East Nawalparasi and West Nawalparasi districts along the river against the danger of floods.

In the statement made on the institution's social media account, it was emphasized that those living in at-risk areas should be moved to safe areas in a timely manner.

The statement said, "Please ensure that those living in risk areas are transported to safe places in a timely manner and support search and rescue efforts when necessary."

It was stated that army and police teams reached the disaster area and the developments were followed from the air with helicopters.

NEW FLOOD AFTER THE DISASTER IN AUGUST

Budhi Gandaki River, where the flood occurred, is known as one of the tributaries of the Trishuli River.

According to the information given, 1457 people lost their lives and thousands of people went missing in the great flood that occurred in August as a result of a glacier collapse in another branch of the same river system.

Following the latest floods, authorities are closely monitoring the rise in river levels and possible new landslides.