May 2012 Nepal floods

On May 5, 2012, a landslide occurred near Machapuchare mountain in north-central Nepal. The landslide flowed into the Seti River, causing a flash flood that reached 9.1 m (30 ft) deep. There were at least 34 deaths from the floods.[4][5]

The UN says that houses, temples and community buildings were completely swept away in the villages of Kharapani and Sardikhola when the floods struck. The floodwaters also swept into the city of Pokhara, where several people were swept away along with their houses and livestock.[6] Power and water supplies were cut to many areas, and roads were washed away. Further damage was caused to crops and to other infrastructure.[7][8]

Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai flew to the area on May 6, 2012 and told the villagers the government had given top priority to the rescue and recovery. He also announced that the families of those killed would get 100,000 rupees (US$1,160) as immediate relief, and those who have lost their homes would receive 25,000 rupees (US$300).[9]

The Nepal Army and Police are taking part in rescue efforts in the area. The local administration in the Kaski area has issued an alert asking people to move away from the river area.