Phase: Monitoring
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Gorkha–Budhigandaki Flash Flood — October 2026
On 11 October 2026, a debris-laden flood along the Budhi Gandaki River damaged settlements, bridges, roads, hydropower facilities, public facilities and livelihood assets in northern Gorkha and downstream areas. Nepal Red Cross documented the event and continuing assessment and relief response in Situation Bulletin 03, dated 17 October 2026.
- Affected regions (as reported)
- Gorkha District (Chumnubri, Dharche and Aarughat rural municipalities) and Tripurasundari Rural Municipality, Dhading District, as covered by NRCS assessments.
Primary source: Gorkha Flood Response — Situation Bulletin 03 (17 October 2026) (nrcs.org — opens in a new tab), Nepal Red Cross Society
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