Floodwaters Sweep Away Bridge in Nepal’s Gorkha as Raging Current Tears Through River

Dramatic footage from Nepal’s Gorkha district captures raging floodwaters sweeping away a bridge, highlighting the destructive force of swollen rivers during severe flooding. The powerful current tears through the area, carrying away the structure as water levels surge. Such incidents can disrupt transport, isolate communities and complicate access for emergency responders, particularly in Nepal’s mountainous terrain. Flooding and landslides remain serious seasonal hazards in parts of the country, where heavy rainfall can rapidly turn rivers dangerous. Watch the striking visuals from Gorkha and follow the latest updates on flooding, infrastructure damage and weather-related emergencies across Nepal.