The Nepal Army has rescued 95 people affected by severe flooding in the Budhigandaki River area of Gorkha and relocated them to safety. Troops were deployed via both air—utilizing four Nepal Army helicopters—and ground routes for the rescue operation.
It is suspected that the flood, which occurred around 4:00 AM on Ashwin 25, 2083 (October 11, 2026), was triggered by the sudden bursting of a natural dam formed after a landslide blocked the river in the Syar or Ungilung Khola area of northern Gorkha. The flood caused extensive damage, depositing large amounts of silt and debris.
According to the Nepali Army, 35 individuals—including nine foreign nationals—have been airlifted from Arughat to Kathmandu following their rescue. As there are reports of people missing due to the floods, search and rescue operations are ongoing in the affected areas in coordination with other security agencies and relevant stakeholders.
It is reported that major loss of life was averted because the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) had issued timely alert messages via SMS.
