Flooding damages critical infrastructure in Nepal
The Budhi Gandaki River has burst its banks in Nepal’s Gorkha district, damaging bridges, roads and hydropower facilities, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the United Nations, the flooding occurred on October 11. Initial assessments indicate damage to critical infrastructure, restricting access to affected areas and disrupting residents’ daily lives. Many families have lost their homes, while their livelihoods are also at risk.
Authorities are assessing the extent of the damage, with UN specialists helping survey the affected areas. The UN Food and Agriculture Organization has deployed a drone equipped with a laser scanner to create detailed maps of the terrain. Satellite imagery is also expected to help assess conditions in hard-to-reach areas.
Earlier, Qazinform News Agency reported that Nepalese authorities had ended the search for 5,285 people missing after the August 26 floods, shifting their focus to rebuilding affected areas.