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  1. A mudslide affected the area near the Trishuli River, impacting communities and involving Santosh Thapa in Kathmandu.
  2. Disaster has affected settlements near Kathmandu due to the ongoing issues with the Trishuli River.

Landslide Blocks Budhi Gandaki River, Causing Flooding and Infrastructure Damage Near…

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What happened

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A landslide in Chumnubri village, Gorkha District, blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, causing downstream flooding near Kathmandu on October 11, 2026. The flood swept away about a dozen houses, two suspension bridges, and damaged a highway bridge connecting Gorkha with Dhading district. A hydroelectric project camp was also damaged during the event, which authorities reported on October 11, 2026.

From nepalnational.com, tribune.com.pk, perthnow.com.au

Why it matters

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The Budhi Gandaki River is a tributary of the Trishuli River, which critically influences Kathmandu's infrastructure and safety through flooding. The damage to bridges and the highway impacts regional transport links, while the damage to the hydroelectric project affects energy supply.

Disaster has affected settlements near Kathmandu due to ongoing issues with the Trishuli River, which previously caused a catastrophic flood in August that killed 1,457 people.

From tribune.com.pk, perthnow.com.au

Who's involved

  • Budhi Gandaki RiverTributary of the Trishuli River whose blockage caused the flooding.
  • Trishuli RiverRiver that critically influences Kathmandu's infrastructure and safety.
  • KathmanduThe administrative capital of Nepal, near which the river is located.
  • Gorkha DistrictDistrict where the landslide occurred and the flooding caused damage.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Gorkha DistrictSpeculative

    The Gorkha District might face increased costs for infrastructure repair and reconstruction following the destruction of bridges and a highway.

  • Department of RoadsSpeculative

    The Department of Roads could face increased costs for immediate repair and reconstruction of damaged bridges and highways.

  • Department of Hydrology and MeteorologySpeculative

    The Department of Hydrology and Meteorology could face increased operational demand for monitoring and reporting flood risks.

  • Nepal PoliceSpeculative

    The Nepal Police could face a massive increase in operational demand for rescue and disaster response duties.

Possible ripples

Who this could reach next, traced step by step from the reporting. Possibilities worth considering, not forecasts.

How it developed

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  1. A rapid response team has been deployed from Kathmandu to the Budhigandaki River area.Sub-event
  2. Landslide blockage is the cause of the flooding in the Budhi Gandaki River near Kathmandu.1 source
  3. Uprety reported on the current flooding situation involving the two rivers.1 source
  4. Flood reported near Kathmandu, linked to the Trishuli River system.1 source

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Disaster has affected settlements near Kathmandu due to the ongoing issues with the Trishuli River. All 2 developments

Within A mudslide affected the area near the Trishuli River, impacting communities and involving Santosh Thapa in Kathmandu.

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