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The latest WeNepal stories that mention Gorkha district, Gandaki Province.

  • Society

    Road collapse suspends Manakamana cable car service in Chitwan

    Continuous heavy rainfall triggered a road collapse inside the entrance of the Manakamana cable car facility in Ichchhakamana rural municipality-4, Chitwan. The incident occurred as swollen river currents struck a suspension bridge connecting to Shahid Lakhan rural municipality-3 in Gorkha, causing the main highway to crack and the internal pathway to give way. Ward Chairperson Rudra Upreti reported that ongoing water pressure against the bridge continues to elevate local dangers. Consequently, the transportation service remains suspended. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Environment

    Larke Pass in Gorkha fully blocked by flood damage

    Heavy rain and landslides have completely blocked Larke Pass in Gorkha, cutting off the main route to Samagaun and Samdo, according to former ward member Nima Dorje. She warned that continued closure could create food shortages in the villages. The blockage coincides with the peak tourist season, leaving many domestic and foreign visitors, guides, porters and hotel owners unable to move. Local stakeholders have written to the district administration, the municipality and the tourism association urging an immediate and safe reopening. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • BreakingPolitics

    Government seeks donations to PM relief funds after Bhotekoshi flood

    The Government of Nepal has asked people at home and abroad to contribute to the Prime Minister Disaster Relief Fund and the Prime Minister Relief Fund, both held at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, to help people affected by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa. The appeal, dated 10 Bhadau 2083, says the flood struck at 8:40 am that Wednesday and affected riverside areas of Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha. It has been posted on the websites of the Prime Minister's Office and several ministries. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Provinces

    Landslide puts up to 25 houses and shops at risk in Gorkha bazaar

    Continuous rain has left 22 to 25 houses and shops in Raisans bazaar, in ward 4 of Sahid Lakhan Rural Municipality in Gorkha, at risk from a landslide that has been moving for several days. Ward chairman Yam Bahadur Thapa said no house had been swept away yet, but sinking ground and the continuing slide meant buildings could go at any time. Dhodeni, a nearby area, faces the same danger. Preparations are under way to shift affected residents to a community building, with tents being arranged as temporary shelter, and the local administration has urged people in the danger zone to move to safety. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Environment

    Heavy rain prompts night travel bans and evacuations across Nepal

    In Taplejung the Mechi Highway reopened after a landslide at Khoksekhol, but the district administration has barred night driving while heavy rain is forecast; Gulmi and Arghakhanchi have imposed similar overnight limits and Ramechhap has urged residents to avoid unnecessary overnight travel. At the Koshi Barrage, 31 gates were open by Friday afternoon as the flow reached 240,555 cusecs. Fourteen families in Kanchanpur were moved to a school, two houses collapsed in Kavrepalanchok, water overflowed at the Arun-3 site in Sankhuwasabha, and Manang has advised against high-altitude trekking for three days. From public sources and the WeNepal research team

  • Environment

    Snowfall and rain bring cold, halt trekking in Nepal's high districts

    Snow accompanied by rain has fallen across the high hills and mountains of Jumla, Jajarkot, Gorkha, Lamjung and Manang, pushing temperatures down and disrupting daily life. In Jumla, heavy snow has fallen at Gididaha and nearby villages of Pansaya Patan in Tatopani Rural Municipality-4, and herders in Jajarkot's Barekot are bringing horses, mules, sheep and goats down from the pastures. Manang's district administration has stopped high-altitude trekking between Friday and Sunday, covering Tilicho Lake, Thorong La Pass, Ice Lake, Kang La Pass and Bhimthang. Above the Manaslu base camp in Gorkha, snow has continued for two weeks, halting climbs and trekking. From public sources and the WeNepal research team