Nepal floods: Chilling videos show bridges swept away, homes destroyed
Severe flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district have destroyed homes, bridges, and infrastructure along the Budhi Gandaki River. At least 10 people are missing, and rescue operations involving the army and helicopters are underway.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the vulnerability of mountainous regions to extreme weather events and the urgent need for disaster response in remote areas.
Dramatic videos from Nepal show the scale of destruction caused by a flash flood along the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, with entire sections of settlements swept away, bridges destroyed and homes reduced to debris.Visuals from the affected region show floodwaters tearing through Salleri Bazaar, causing severe damage in Jagat Bazaar and sweeping away the Soti Khola Bridge.A short while ago: A devastating flash flood has swept away Salleri Bazaar (Market) and caused severe destruction in Jagat Bazaar along the Budhi Gandaki River, Gorkha District, Nepal.(Video provided by Umesh.)
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