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Flash Flood Carries Away Buildings and Bridge in Nepal’s Gorkha District

Flash Flood Carries Away Buildings and Bridge in Nepal’s Gorkha District

Severe flooding in Nepal destroyed several structures and infrastructure along the Budhi Gandaki river on Sunday, according to reports. The disaster was precipitated by a landslide that triggered downstream inundation, leading to the washout of residential homes and a local bridge.

Dreaded residents in the Gorkha district captured footage of the devastation from elevated terrain as the floodwaters surged through the area.

4 responses to “Flash Flood Carries Away Buildings and Bridge in Nepal’s Gorkha District”

  1. Another bridge gone? It feels like every monsoon season brings new destruction. This needs serious attention from the government.

  2. How many people were actually in those homes? The article mentions destroyed structures but doesn’t clarify if there are any reported casualties yet.

  3. Nepal’s infrastructure along rivers is always vulnerable. We need better early warning systems for landslides and flash floods now.

  4. This is heartbreaking. My thoughts are with the people of Gorkha. The footage must be terrifying to witness.

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