At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

What happened

Authorities urge villagers to move to safer places after a river in the central part of the country bursts its banks.

Key facts

  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Sun, 11 Oct 2026 16:00:48 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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  1. Villages evacuated as flash flood from Budhi Gandaki river hits northern Nepal

  2. Flash flooding triggered by landslide destroys homes in Nepal

  3. At least 109 migrants dead, more than 100 missing after boat capsizes off Djibouti

  4. At least 139 dead and 84 missing after boat capsizes

  5. Buildings swept away as flash floods hit central Nepal

  6. Homes and bridges swept away as fresh floods hit Nepal

  7. At least five people missing as flash floods in Nepal sweep away houses

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