Bridge washed away by torrent of water in Nepal
Reported by Al Jazeera · October 12, 2026
Floodwaters surged along the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal, sweeping away houses and bridges.
Residents escaped to higher ground as the water rose, according to the report.
Authorities said five people are missing and six others have been rescued.
The missing people’s whereabouts remain unknown; the article gave no further details about search efforts or damage.
Key points
- Flooding swept away homes and bridges along the Budhi Gandaki River.
- Residents fled to higher ground.
- Authorities reported five missing and six rescued.