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The rescue operation in Nepal’s Gorkha district has now entered its 2nd day. Flash floods hit the area near the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday, October 11, following a suspected landslide.
Meanwhile, no casualties have been reported so far, but the floods have caused extensive damage to infrastructure, with several bridges being washed away and hydropower projects also affected.
Check the latest updates and details about rescue operations in Nepal Flash Floods today.
Nepal Flash Flood 2026 Latest Update as of October 12
As per reports, upto 10 people remain missing. However, no fatalities have been reported so far. The Nepal Army is continuing evacuation operations across different affected areas. A total of 95 people have been rescued, including 9 foreign nationals.
Several helicopters and ground teams of the Nepal Army have been involved in the rescue operations, while various relief materials have been sent to remote areas. The reported damage to houses has now reached 72, up from the earlier estimate of around 20 to 30 houses.
Apart from this, bridges, roads and hydropower projects have also been heavily affected by the flash floods.
Nepal Flash Flood: Rescue Operations Underway
According to the details shared by Prime Minister Balendra Shah on October 12, the following rescue and relief measures are underway.
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Rescue Measure
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Details
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Nepal Army deployment
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127 personnel mobilised for search and rescue operations
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Nepal Police
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133 personnel deployed
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Armed Police Force
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177 personnel mobilised
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Helicopter operations
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4 Nepal Army helicopters being used for rescue and evacuation
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Evacuation
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48 people, including 12 employees of the Budhigandaki Hydropower Project in Salleri, were moved to safer locations, according to the prime minister's statement
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Technical investigation
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A 3-member team, including a zoologist, has been deployed with a drone to investigate the cause of the flood
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Early warnings
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Around 200,000 SMS alerts were sent to residents of Gorkha, Dhading and Benighat in Chitwan
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Relief supplies
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Supplies are being transported to affected areas by road and air
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Road restoration
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Teams led by the Director Generals of the Department of Roads and the Department of Local Infrastructure Development are assessing the feasibility of reopening roads and installing Bailey bridges
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Medical preparedness
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Rapid Response Teams and health workers in Gorkha, Lamjung and Tanahun have been kept on standby
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Source: radionepalonline
Which Trekking Areas Are Affected in Nepal?
The area surrounding the site of the flash floods in Nepal is known for its natural beauty and trekking circuits. As per reports, 100+ tourists have been stranded as several places and roads have been damaged.
The major affected points include Jagat, Lokpa, Chhekampar and Chum Valley. However, the exact number of stranded tourists has not been confirmed so far, and the figures are based on media reports.