Nepal flash flood sweeps away over 35 houses, damages hydropower project in Gorkha district

An aerial view shows mudslide due to floodwaters. Pic/PTI

A debris-laden flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki River has swept away more than 35 houses, bridges and also damaged a hydropower project in Nepal's Gorkha district on Sunday, authorities said, urging people living along the stream to move to higher ground. The district administration has urged people to stay alert and shift to safe places.

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