Villages Evacuated After Landslides and Floods Hit Nepal

Strong floods caused by landslides are sweeping through northern Nepal, destroying homes and bridges. Authorities have ordered residents to leave their homes as five people remain missing.

Heavy rain has caused major problems in northern Nepal. A massive landslide triggered flash floods that are now sweeping through the area. Because the water is rising so fast, local officials are telling everyone in nearby villages to pack up and get to higher ground immediately. They are worried that more houses could be washed away as the Budhi Gandaki river overflows. The situation is very dangerous. Powerful water has already destroyed bridges and many homes in the path of the flood. Right now, at least five people are reported missing. Rescue teams are trying to help, but the rising w…