Prime Minister Bālendra Shāh has urged residents along Nepal’s Budhi Gandaki River to move to safe locations and avoid travelling over risky bridges and roads after a mud-laden flood hit the river. The appeal followed a morning landslide between Lokpā and Chumling in Chumanubri Rural Municipality-6, Gorkha district. Shāh also asked residents to cooperate with the local administration as the situation develops.
Safety appeal after landslide and flooding
The Prime Minister’s message focused on immediate precautions for people living beside the river and those who may need to travel in the affected area. Residents were asked to remain in safe places rather than approach the river or take routes that could expose them to danger. The warning specifically included risky bridges and roads, which Shāh urged people to avoid crossing.
The appeal came after a landslide was reported between Lokpā and Chumling in the morning, while a mud-laden flood affected the Budhi Gandaki. The available information does not establish that the landslide caused the flooding, but both developments formed the context for the safety message. The Prime Minister’s request was directed to riverside residents and others using local routes.
Shāh also called on people to cooperate with the local administration. That request places emphasis on following local directions and working with authorities as they respond to conditions on the ground. The appeal did not provide further details on specific evacuation arrangements or on which individual roads and bridges were considered unsafe.
Residents urged to avoid risky routes
The warning against crossing hazardous bridges and roads is a central part of the appeal. People who need to move through the area were urged to treat those routes with caution and avoid attempting crossings where conditions are risky. The message also asked residents to stay in safe locations, rather than travel unnecessarily near the river.
For households along the Budhi Gandaki, the instruction is to put safety first and cooperate with local officials. The appeal does not identify particular villages beyond the landslide location between Lokpā and Chumling, nor does it specify how many residents may be affected. It also provides no information about casualties, damage or the duration of the warning.
The Prime Minister’s appeal underscores the immediate concern raised by the combination of a landslide and muddy floodwater in the area. Residents have been asked to follow the safety advice, avoid risky crossings and remain in contact with the local administration for guidance.
