SciencePhoto: HT WorldLandslide and Dam Breach Trigger Flash Flood in Nepal's Gorkha
A flash flood struck Nepal's Gorkha district early Sunday, destroying homes, bridges, and hydropower infrastructure. The flood was likely caused by a landslide and the breach of a temporary river blockage in the Budhi Gandaki river system near Chumchet. The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) reported the flood began around 4 am, carrying mud and debris downstream, highlighting the risks of cascading mountain hazards.
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