At least four missing after flash floods in northern Nepal

Become an Independent member to bookmark this article Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in At least four missing after flash floods in northern Nepal Shahana Yasmin Sunday 11 October 2026 10:30 BST Bookmark popover Removed from bookmarks Close popover Flash flood sweeps away buildings in Nepal Flash floods in northern Nepal have left at least four people missing and destroyed three bridges alongside dozens of homes. The flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River was reportedly triggered when a large landslide blocked a tributary before releasing a torrent of water downstream. Nepali army search-and-rescue teams have been deployed by air and land, successfully airlifting six individuals from high-risk areas. Authorities have issued urgent evacuation warnings to residents along the riverbanks, extending downstream towards Chitwan and Nawalparasi districts. The disaster comes as Nepal continues to recover from catastrophic floods in August that killed more than 1,400 people and caused $4.7bn in damage. In full Nepal issues evacuation orders after flash floods leave four people missing