In central Nepal, five individuals are currently unaccounted for following a significant flood triggered by the breach of a dam early in the morning. This disaster occurs just six weeks after another catastrophic flood at the China border resulted in over 1,400 fatalities and 5,000 missing persons, according to reports from AFP.
The dam’s collapse, caused by a landslide, blocked the flow of the Budi Gandaki River. Dharam Raj Uprety, head of Nepal’s emergency authority, confirmed that multiple homes have been swept away in the flood.
Social media footage depicts a torrent of mud descending from the mountains, engulfing structures in the river’s path. In response, the military has dispatched four helicopters to the area to assist with evacuations, which have reportedly saved 49 people.
Additionally, on August 26, an immense wave caused by a glacier collapse surged into the Trishuli River valley, destroying homes, roads, bridges, and dams along a stretch of several kilometers.
Flooding and landslides are common in Nepal and South Asia, particularly during the summer monsoon season from June to September. At least 21 individuals lost their lives in September alone due to these natural disasters.
