The Latest Breaking News from Gorkha

Nepal flash floods explained: Why the country is facing repeated disasters and should India be worried?

Nepal Flash Floods Reason: Nepal has witnessed another flash flood after a landslide blocked the Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district. Here's why repeated floods are hitting the Himalayan country, how climate change and unstable mountain slopes contribute to the risk, and why India needs to monitor downstream rivers.

The Economic Times · 1h ago

Nepal on High Alert as Fresh Flood Hits Gorkha Weeks After Disaster Left More Than 1,400 Dead

Flooding in Nepal's Gorkha district swept away homes and bridges after a suspected landslide-related river blockage. Five people were missing and around 50 rescued.

International Business Times UK · 14h ago

Flash flood sweeps away houses, bridges in Nepal months after deadly disaster

Nepal's Gorkha district experienced a flash flood that swept away several houses and bridges. Nearly 50 people were rescued by authorities, while around 10 individuals remain missing. Residents were urged to evacuate to safer locations as the floodwaters rose unexpectedly. The sudden surge in the Budhi Gandaki River caused damage…

The Economic Times · Oct 11

Experts fear toll could cross 2015 quake of 8.8k

TRISHULI BAZAAR: Three days have passed since the last reported live rescue from Nepal's flood-hit hydropower belt, while mud-filled tunnels remain the biggest hope for hundreds still missing. With 1,280 people confirmed dead and another 5,624 were unaccounted for across Nepal and Tibet - a combined 6,904 - experts fear…

The Times of India · Sep 3

2015 quake drove Haku families to flood-hit Trishuli banks

TRISHULI BAZAAR (NEPAL): Hundreds of Tamang families uprooted from Haku and adjoining mountain villages in Nepal's Rasuwa district by the 2015 Gorkha earthquake were still living in settlements along the Trishuli river 11 years later when the Aug 26 flood swept through Khalte, Pairebesi, Mailung and adjoining areas.

The Times of India · Sep 1

In Assam, a battered road leads to border Gorkha village with little to survive on

In Assam, the Bodoland region has limped back to normalcy after three decades of violence, insurgency and conflict over demand for an independent nation. Locals say peace returned after the 2020 Bodo accord – a pact between the central government, Assam government and Bodo groups.

Newslaundry · May 3, 2024

Centre considering inclusion of 11 Gorkha tribes to ST list, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses Darjeeling rally through audio recording, promises justice for Gorkha community.

The Hindu · Apr 21, 2024