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Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal

Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods in northern Nepal, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least five people missing. The floods, which occurred in the Budhi Gandaki river, have swept away homes, bridges, and damaged a power station. Villages have been evacuated and rescue helicopters are racing to the affected areas. This is the second major flood disaster to hit Nepal in recent months.

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  • ✓ At least five people are missing after the flash floods in Nepal.
  • ✓ The floods were triggered by a landslide in the Budhi Gandaki river.
  • ✓ More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded in the flood-hit region of Nepal.
  • ✓ Homes, bridges, and a power station have been damaged or destroyed in the floods.
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Rescue efforts are underway and helicopters have been deployed to evacuate stranded villagers.

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  1. Fresh floods hit Nepal, sweeping away homes and bridges

    Heavy rainfall has triggered flash floods in northern Nepal, causing widespread destruction and leaving at least five people missing. The floods, which occurred in the Budhi Gandaki river, have swept away homes, bridges, and damaged a power station. Villages have been evacuated and rescue helicopters are racing to the affected areas. This is the second major flood disaster to hit Nepal in recent months.

    Why it matters

    Nepal is still recovering from catastrophic floods that hit less than two months ago, leaving thousands dead and missing. The country's geography makes it prone to natural disasters such as floods and landslides. The latest floods have raised concerns about the country's preparedness and response to such disasters.

    What is confirmed

    • At least five people are missing after the flash floods in Nepal.
    • The floods were triggered by a landslide in the Budhi Gandaki river.
    • More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded in the flood-hit region of Nepal.
    • Homes, bridges, and a power station have been damaged or destroyed in the floods.

    Still unconfirmed

    • A massive rock avalanche likely caused the Nepal flood.

    What to watch next

    • Further updates on the number of casualties and damage
    • Rescue efforts and evacuation progress
    • International aid response
    Sources used for this update (30)
    1. www.bbc.com — BBC Home - Breaking News, World News, US News, Sports, Business...
    2. Reuters — Nepal urges villagers to evacuate after flood triggered by landslide
    3. AP News — Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern Nepal
    4. NDTV — Houses, Bridges Swept Away In Nepal Flash Flood Months After Deadly Disaster
    5. BBC — Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal
    6. The Times of India — Nepal floods: Chilling videos show bridges swept away, homes destroyed
    7. Yahoo — Villagers moved to safety as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern Nepal
    8. Al Jazeera — At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses
    9. Yahoo — Nepal orders evacuations after landslide triggers Budhi Gandaki flash flood
    10. News.com.au — Second flood disaster strikes Nepal
    11. New York Post — Roaring flash floods wipe out entire bridge in Nepal in dramatic video
    12. Yahoo — Flooding washes away homes, bridges, damages power station in Nepal
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