Please refer to the attached files. NDRRMA prepared this report using information received from the District Administration Office and the District and National Emergency Operation Centres. It summarises search, rescue and relief operations following the Budhigandaki flood in Gorkha. SITUATION OVERVIEW At around 5: 30 am on 11 October 2026 (25 Asoj 2083), a large landslide occurred between Lokpa and Chumling in Chumnubri Rural Municipality-6, Gorkha district, blocking the Budhigandaki River flowing through the same location. The resulting debris- aden flood caused physical damage. So far, 5 people (2 women and 3 men) from Ungilung, Chumchet, Chumnubri Rural Municipality-6 remain out of contact. To date, a total of 302 people have been rescued (289 by helicopter and 13 by ground), including 19 foreign nationals. Nepal Army helicopters have flown 156 sorties for search, rescue and relief management, with four Nepal Army helicopters in continuous use.
Nepal – Gorkha–Budhigandaki Flash Flood: Search, Rescue and Relief Response Situation Report #02 (12 October 2026) [EN/NE]
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