The Nepali Army reported rescuing 36 people from communities affected by the Budhi Gandaki flood in Gorkha on 11 October 2026. The figure was provided in the Army’s update carried by OnlineKhabar.
The reported evacuations included six people from Jagat, nine from Nyakphedi, nine from Yaru and 12 from Payu. Those assisted in Yaru included an infant and a foreign national.
Four helicopters and personnel operating on the ground were deployed, according to the Army. Search and rescue work was continuing alongside other authorities at the time of the report. These figures describe the 11 October update, not necessarily the latest situation.
Source note: Original report dated 11 October 2026 by OnlineKhabar; summarised independently by SpeakNepal. Read publisher report. Hamro Patro listing.
