Nepal flash flood leaves five missing, sweeps away homes and bridges

· Climate · Nepal

A flash flood in Nepal triggered by a landslide swept away several houses and two suspension bridges and damaged a hydroelectric project, leaving five people missing, authorities said Sunday. The flood hit along the Budhi Gandaki River. Authorities urged villagers to evacuate. No casualties were reported. The disaster struck less than two months after catastrophic floods hit Nepal, leaving thousands dead and missing. The country is still recovering from those earlier floods.

Why it matters：Repeated floods in Nepal show how vulnerable Himalayan communities are to landslides and extreme weather, and strain a country already recovering from disaster.

Key points

  • The flood swept away several houses and two suspension bridges.
  • A hydroelectric project was damaged.
  • Five people are missing; no casualties were reported.

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