Lumbini Province
The latest WeNepal stories that mention Gulmi district, Lumbini Province.
The final testing of a newly built zipline and sky cycling facility has been successfully completed at Garjura in Resunga, Gulmi, according to local officials. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
The final testing phase for a new zipline and sky cycling project has been successfully completed at the Garjura tourist spot in Gulmi. Local authorities aim to boost adventure tourism in the region through these new facilities, which will be managed directly by the local government. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Continuous heavy downpours have caused significant disruptions across the Prithvi Highway, with landslips and road subsidence reported in multiple locations within Ichchhakamana rural municipality in Chitwan. Traffic movement remains restricted, while authorities have partially reopened a single lane near Simaldhara in ward number 5 of the municipality following a fresh slip. Travel along the transport corridor continues to carry high risks as unstable ground conditions persist. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
Continuous rainfall has triggered floods, landslides, and storms, resulting in the displacement of eleven families in Gulmi. In Rurukshetra Rural Municipality-1, rising water levels in the Kali Gandaki River put seven households at risk, prompting authorities to relocate vulnerable residents. In Musikot Municipality-1, a collapsing shed crushed livestock, while a storm in Madane Rural Municipality-6 blew off a tin roof, displacing another household. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
The Panchase area of Kaski received 189 mm of rain in the 24 hours to 26 September 2026, the most anywhere in Nepal. Archale in Palpa recorded 172 mm, Bharse in Gulmi 170.8 mm, and Kuhun and Darbang in Myagdi 165.2 mm and 161 mm. Rivers and streams in Banke, Myagdi, Parbat, Lamjung, Chitwan and Bhojpur are approaching alert level, and the Kiran Nala in Banke and Mangalghat in Myagdi have already crossed it. The department says monsoon and westerly winds are both partly influencing the country's weather. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
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
Rising flows in the Kaligandaki and Ridi rivers prompted evacuation of settlements near Lamochaupari in Ruru Kshetra Rural Municipality Ward No. 1, Gulmi. Residents transferred household items to secure locations, assisted by Ward Chairperson Navraj Vik and local youth. According to resident Prem Bhandari, the effort began at night and aims to protect families as the rivers' impact may increase. Authorities urged people to stay alert and relocate to safe areas. From public sources and the WeNepal research team
