- Flash floods and landslides in Nepal-India border regions
- Upper catchment areas of the Gandak River in Nepal are experiencing flash floods.
- Continuous rainfall caused river levels to rise in the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal.
- Flash floods occurred along the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Gorkha District.
Budhi Gandaki Floods Damage Manaslu Trekking Trails, Tourism Recovers
What happened
Floods along the Budhi Gandaki River damaged trekking trails and disrupted visitor access in the Manaslu Conservation Area after the event began on October 11. While the trail to the Tsum Valley remains blocked due to damage and a swept-away bridge, tourists began returning to the area on October 16. Access to the Nubri Valley and Larkya La pass is currently open, though the Tsum Valley route is expected to take eight to ten days to reopen.
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Why it matters
The floods impacted the main tourist season in the Manaslu region. The disruption affects the ability of trekkers to access both the Nubri and Tsum valleys. Recovery is underway, with 116 tourists entering the conservation area between October 16 and Sunday.
Flash floods occurred along the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Gorkha District, caused by continuous rainfall that raised river levels in the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal.
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