On September 25, Prime Minister Balen Shah took to Facebook to share news of a dramatic rescue operation. He reported that six people had been air‑rescued from the Jhapa district after the Bhuḍigandaki river burst its banks, causing severe flooding. The post highlighted that the affected area included the Jagat locality, which had been identified as being at risk during the deluge.
In response to the flood, the Nepal Army deployed troops using both air and land routes to reach the stricken communities. The Army’s search and rescue teams moved quickly to provide assistance. Simultaneously, the Composite Quick Reaction Team, normally based in Kathmandu, was air‑lifted to the flood zone and stationed there to support ongoing efforts. The presence of these units underscored the military’s role in coordinating relief when natural disasters overwhelm civilian capacity.
⚠️🇳🇵 A flash flood along Nepal’s Budhigandaki River near Gorkha has destroyed over 150 homes and washed away critical bridges, cutting off remote mountain communities. Emergency teams are conducting search and rescue operations as downstream districts remain on high alert. https://t.co/qVuYngIHwz
Helicopters were employed for a range of tasks, including rescue, relief, and the safe evacuation of civilians. The aircraft flew into the flooded terrain, winching out the six individuals who had been stranded in the Jagat area. Their successful airlift marked the culmination of the coordinated response announced by the Prime Minister, bringing the rescued to safety and allowing relief supplies to reach those still in need.
The presence of these units underscored the military’s role in coordinating relief when natural disasters overwhelm civilian capacity.