Five things to know about the Budhi Gandaki flash flood
By Hariram Uprety, Poshnath Adhikari & Sudeep Kaini An estimated 35 to 40 houses and several bridges have been swept away in Gorkha, while a suspected landslide may have triggered the flooding. Five people have been reported missing as rescue efforts continue.
What we know so far about the damage caused by Budhi Gandaki floods
By Hariram Uprety & Poshnath Adhikari Flooding has swept away houses and bridges in Gorkha’s Chumnubri and Dharche rural municipalities, while a hydropower project’s construction site has also been damaged. The full extent of the damage remains unclear.
Road subsidence halts traffic on Prithvi Highway near Gajuri
By Poshnath Adhikari A nearly 100-metre stretch of road has developed cracks, while a 20-metre section has subsided, raising fears of further damage and landslides.
Krishnabhir road reopens on Thursday
By Poshnath Adhikari After 18 days of closure, a new track cut above the flood-damaged section is now carrying traffic in both directions.
Local governments call for climate justice and compensation at Mustang conference
By Poshnath Adhikari Representatives from 431 local governments and 41 district coordination committees have gathered in Jomsom to highlight the growing impacts of climate change on Nepal’s mountain communities.
Vehicles cross Krishnabhir on Sunday in trial run after 11 days
By Poshnath Adhikari Around 20 vehicles, including a stranded gas tanker and heavy trucks, were allowed through the temporary track, but regular traffic will take several more days to resume.
Trishuli flood severs Prithvi Highway, cutting off key route into Kathmandu
By Poshnath Adhikari The collapse at Krishnabhir in Dhading has completely halted traffic on the Muglin–Kathmandu section.
Washed-out bridges force flood-hit communities to rely on choppers
By Sudeep Kaini & Poshnath Adhikari Damage to key roads and bridges has disrupted relief, healthcare, education and trade across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
Nepal struggles to store and identify bodies carried downstream by devastating flood
By Ramesh Kumar Paudel, Deepak Pariyar, Nabin Paudel & Poshnath Adhikari Hospitals in Chitwan and Pokhara are reaching capacity as bodies recovered far downstream from the Bhotekoshi flood arrive from several districts.
Nagdhunga-Muglin road works resume as bitumen supply restored
By Poshnath Adhikari Paving accelerated on key stretches ahead of monsoon; 10 of 13 bridges already in operation.
Two generations in a makeshift home under a boulder
By Poshnath Adhikari A Chepang family in Dhading has been living in a tiny, natural shelter, enduring elements, and foraging wild tubers.
Dalit and non-Dalit couple wed in rare arranged marriage
By Poshnath Adhikari Manju Ramtel and Sangam Rana Magar exchanged traditional vows in the presence of families and local government officials Saturday.
24 injured in Dhading bus accident sent to Kathmandu
By Poshnath Adhikari Most of the injured in the bus crash are being treated in the Capital, while one foreign passenger continues care locally.
Budhigandaki back in spotlight amid election buzz
By Sangam Prasain & Poshnath Adhikari 1,200MW storage project regains focus as local residents push for progress in building hydroelectricity plant.
Two killed as seven vehicles collide in Dhunibesi
By Poshnath Adhikari Police are investigating for the cause of collision.