Gorkha, November 14, 2026 — A massive dry landslide struck a riverbank near Yaru Bridge in Dharche Rural Municipality-1 of Gorkha at around 9 am on Saturday.
No human casualties or property damage have been reported, as the road in the affected area was already closed when the landslide occurred, said Assistant Chief District Officer of Gorkha, Netra Prakash Sharma.
Sharma said a police team had reached the site to gather further information about the incident.
Dharche Rural Municipality Chairperson Laxman Gurung said some scattered rocks and soil from the landslide had reached the Budhi Gandaki River. However, he said there was no indication that the debris had blocked the river.
Further details about the landslide are expected following the assessment by the police team at the site.
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