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Nepal is still recovering from floods that hit two months ago, leaving thousands dead and missing. Source: bbc.co.uk.
What Happened
A major river in Nepal has flooded. It swept away homes, bridges, and damaged a hydropower station.
The army rescued about 50 people from the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha. No deaths have been reported. Five people remain missing.
Damage and Impact
- About a dozen houses were destroyed.
- Several suspension bridges were washed away.
- A hydroelectric project was damaged. Some construction equipment was carried away.
- Nepal’s hydrological station was swept away. No data is now coming from that site.
Background: The River and Its Risks
The Budhi Gandaki flows into the Trishuli River. A glacier collapse caused a previous disaster upstream.
Experts say this flood was smaller and moved slower than the August flash floods.
Some believe a landslide blocked the river. Others say an ice-avalanche triggered the event.
Why It Matters
The flood happened on the first day of Dashain. It’s a major cultural event in Nepal.
Families have fled their homes. Many don’t know where to go or how to access food, water, or medicine.
Save the Children is sending an emergency team. Director Tara Chettry said: “Children’s lives have been ripped apart in an instant. They may have lost homes, schools, and communities. Many are still in shock after last year’s floods.”
What to Watch Next
It’s unclear what caused the flood. Officials are still investigating.
The full damage is not yet known. Recovery efforts are ongoing.
Source: BBC News, https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ck86zppejjw3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
For more on climate-related disasters in South Asia, see Four Dead, Thousands Without Power After Hurricane Isaias Hits US.
