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Nepal floods sweep away houses and bridges; recovery underway
Skai·NP·3 days ago
Flash floods in Nepal's Gorkha district have destroyed homes, bridges, and sections of the Manaslu trekking trail, stranding over 100 foreign trekkers. Rescue operations are ongoing, but the extent of casualties and infrastructure damage remains unclear. This event highlights the vulnerability of Nepal's high-altitude trekking routes to climate-induced extreme weather.