Flash floods kill five in Nepal's Gorkha district after landslide blocks river
A landslide triggered severe flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River, destroying villages and straining rescue efforts for residents and stranded trekkers.
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12 publishers have covered this in 22 articles since 11 Oct 2026. ABC News published first, on 11 October at 06:21 UTC; Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera followed 13 min later. The most recent article, from The Guardian, appeared on 16 October at 08:51 UTC.
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How it unfolded
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- ABC NewsVillages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern Nepal
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraFlash flood sweeps away buildings in Nepal
- Sky NewsFlash flooding destroys homes in Nepal
- Times of IndiaNepal floods: 10 missing as Budhi Gandaki River washes away 6 bridges in Gorkha
- Times of IndiaNepal floods: Chilling videos show bridges swept away, homes destroyed
- BBC NewsBuildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal
- BBC NewsHomes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraAt least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraBridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal
- Times of IndiaFlash flood sweeps away 40 houses, 6 bridges in Nepal; 100+ foreigners stuck
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- Latest articlesFive people missing after Nepal flash floods sweep away houses
- ABC NewsRescue helicopters race to flood-hit Nepal villages as 5 reported missing
- EosThe 11 October 2026 landslide and debris flow/flood on the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, Nepal
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesStriking images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal
- France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlinesFive people missing as fresh flash floods hit central Nepal
- Times of India'Massive rock avalanche likely caused Nepal flood'
- Latest articlesMore than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says
- Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al JazeeraMore than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal’s Gorkha region
- Inside Climate NewsNew Study Reveals Clues About the Origins of Nepal’s Deadly Flood
- Phys.org - latest science and technology news storiesNepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: Report
- News - South China Morning PostInside Nepal’s unending cycle of avalanches, floods and landslides
- The GuardianFlash floods kill five and destroy villages in central Nepal
Sources
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- Flash floods kill five and destroy villages in central Nepal The Guardian ·
- More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded by floods in Nepal’s Gorkha region Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Rescue helicopters race to flood-hit Nepal villages as 5 reported missing ABC News ·
- Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
- Flash flood sweeps away buildings in Nepal Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera ·
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- Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern Nepal ABC News ·
- Inside Nepal’s unending cycle of avalanches, floods and landslides News - South China Morning Post
- Nepal flood triggered by rock and ice avalanche: Report Phys.org - latest science and technology news stories
- New Study Reveals Clues About the Origins of Nepal’s Deadly Flood Inside Climate News
- More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says Latest articles
- 'Massive rock avalanche likely caused Nepal flood' Times of India
- Five people missing as fresh flash floods hit central Nepal France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- Striking images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines
- The 11 October 2026 landslide and debris flow/flood on the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district, Nepal Eos
- Five people missing after Nepal flash floods sweep away houses Latest articles
- Flash flood sweeps away 40 houses, 6 bridges in Nepal; 100+ foreigners stuck Times of India
- Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal BBC News
- Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal BBC News
- Nepal floods: Chilling videos show bridges swept away, homes destroyed Times of India
- Nepal floods: 10 missing as Budhi Gandaki River washes away 6 bridges in Gorkha Times of India
- Flash flooding destroys homes in Nepal Sky News
In this story
- Nepal
- Gorkha district
- Budhi Gandaki River
- Chumanubri rural municipality