A rock and ice avalanche likely caused the flood in Nepal

Updated 2026-10-20 · told from many outlets at once

A massive flood in central Nepal triggered by a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in August, destroying hundreds of homes and bridges and causing at least 1450 deaths.

• A sudden river rise in central Nepal destroyed about 40 houses and several bridges, causing at least 1450 deaths and triggering flash floods after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River.
• A dry landslide in Gorkha district blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, leading to downstream flooding and the evacuation of residents.
• Five people are missing after the flood in Unglilud.
• Nepali authorities evacuated villagers and warned them to move to safer areas after the massive flood.
• Forty-nine people were rescued, including one foreigner, by the Army.
• The Nepal Army reported the overflow in Gorkha province at 5:55 local time.
• The government estimates the reconstruction effort will cost 4.77 billion dollars.
• The flooding followed a landslide that blocked the river between Lokpa and Chumling, and authorities suspected a landslide temporarily blocked a tributary.
• At least 82 people were rescued from the flood, with the army confirming around 50 were rescued from the Budhi Gandaki River bank.
• The Nepali Army is continuing to rescue trapped people using helicopters and ground teams.
• The flood resulted in the loss of approximately 45 houses and swept away homes.
• The Budhi Gandaki is a tributary of the Trishuli River.
• national disaster authority said two women and three men were out of contact after the flood.
• Preliminary assessments indicate 27 houses have been partially damaged.
• More than 150 foreign tourists are stranded in the trekking region.
• The army sent four helicopters to provide support.

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