Over 100 Foreign Trekkers Stranded After Gorkha Floods
Flash floods on Sunday destroyed bridges, trails, and hundreds of homes along the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district.
In Brief
- •Flash floods on Sunday destroyed bridges, trails, and hundreds of homes along the Manaslu trekking route in Gorkha district.
- •More than 100 foreign trekkers are stranded; 321 people, including 12 foreigners, were rescued on Monday.
- •Five villagers lost contact; no deaths reported, but over 200 homes and three hydroelectric plants were damaged.
- •Rescue operations continue, with the army planning to keep working on Tuesday; some trekkers can continue from safe locations.
- •A Bangladesh trekker reports lack of electricity, communication, and dwindling food supplies in Jagat village.
Why It Matters
The flooding threatens Nepal’s vital trekking tourism sector, a key source of foreign exchange and local employment. Disruptions to the Manaslu trail risk long‑term economic impacts for communities that rely on trekkers’ spending. Additionally, the damage to infrastructure, including hydroelectric plants, raises concerns about regional power stability and disaster preparedness. The incident underscores the increasing vulnerability of Nepal’s mountainous regions to extreme weather events, highlighting the need for improved early‑warning systems and resilient infrastructure to protect both residents and international visitors.
Key Details
- Total trekkers stranded
- >100
- Total rescued
- 321 (including 12 foreigners)
- Missing villagers
- 5
- Homes damaged
- >200
- Hydroelectric plants damaged
- 3
Context & Background
The floods followed a predawn landslide that blocked the Budhi Gandaki River, a tributary of the Trishuli River. The region had previously suffered a catastrophic glacier‑collapse flood in August that killed 1,457 people and left thousands missing.
What To Watch
Army rescue operation scheduled to continue on Tuesday
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