Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal

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Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal. (2026, October 12). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/12/11-10-clip-nepal-bridgewashesaway-np?traffic_source=rss

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Flash floods along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal swept away several homes and a bridge on October 12, 2026, prompting residents to evacuate to higher ground. The incident left five people missing while six were rescued according to local authorities.

Written by AI on 2026-10-12, from this article's own text only (the story summary below draws on all the coverage).

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On Sunday, October 11, 2026, a landslide in Gorkha district, about 100 km west of Kathmandu, triggered flash flooding along the Budhi Gandaki River. This event destroyed homes and swept away several bridges, including parts of Salleri Bazaar and Jagat Bazaar. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority evacuated villagers and tourists from affected areas while rescuing six people at risk of another landslide in Jagat. As of Monday, October 12, rescue helicopters and soldiers delivered relief materials to the area and evacuated residents; five people are reported missing but no fatalities have been confirmed yet. The disaster destroyed or damaged around 35 houses, six bridges, and three hydropower plant construction sites.

Written for “Nepal Flash Floods” on 2026-11-01, grounded in this article and the 13 other(s) covering the same event.

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“The articles describe different aspects of flooding in Nepal but do not refer to the exact same incident; Article A discusses the conclusion of search efforts for missing persons weeks after floods, while Article B reports on a specific bridge being washed away during recent floods.”