Flash Flood in Gorkha Leaves Ten Missing, Six Rescued

**Kathmandu, Oct 11 – A sudden flash flood along the Budhi Gandaki River basin in Nepal’s Gorkha district has left at least ten people unaccounted for and six rescued, officials said.

The deluge struck early Sunday, swelling the river after intense rainfall in the upstream hills. Local rescue teams, aided by volunteers, rushed to the affected villages, pulling six individuals to safety with boats and improvised rafts. Search operations continue as authorities comb the banks and nearby settlements for the missing.

For the sizable Nepali diaspora – many of whom contribute to community organisations and aid networks abroad – the incident underscores the vulnerability of remote mountain communities to extreme weather. It also highlights the importance of coordinated relief efforts that often rely on diaspora support, whether through funding, equipment donations or on‑ground volunteers.

The government has announced an assessment of damage to homes and infrastructure, and a call for additional resources to bolster early‑warning systems in the region. Families of those missing are being urged to register with local authorities to receive updates.

As monsoon month approaches, officials warn of heightened risk of further flash floods across Nepal’s river valleys.