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Daily digest 2026-10-13 — Nepal

Humanitarian overview with dated reports, alerts and key figures from trusted sources.

Daily digest: Nepal

2026-10-13

Flash floods and landslides in Gorkha district trigger search, rescue, and relief operations.

Key developments

On October 11, a flash flood occurred in the Budhigandaki area of Gorkha, following a landslide on October 10. Government authorities, including the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), initiated search, rescue, and relief efforts. The World Food Programme (WFP) dispatched fortified biscuits and other relief items to Gorkha district and distributed food assistance to thousands of households.

Key concerns

The immediate aftermath of the flash flood and landslide has necessitated extensive search and rescue operations, with a focus on locating missing individuals and providing immediate relief to affected populations.

Humanitarian impact

The Gorkha Budhigandaki landslide and flood have resulted in 455 fatalities and 285 missing people. Over 13,000 people have been rescued, and more than 1,000 individuals are currently sheltered.

Information gaps

Details on the specific needs of the sheltered population and the long-term recovery plans are not yet covered in recent reporting.