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Flash Flood in Nepal's Gorkha Sweeps Away Houses and Bridges, Evacuations Ordered
A sudden flash flood in Nepal's Gorkha district on October 11 swept away over 35 houses, multiple bridges, and damaged a hydropower project along the Budhi Gandaki River. Authorities suspect a landslide blocked the river upstream, causing water to accumulate before surging downstream with mud and debris. Residents were urged to evacuate to higher ground, and rescue operations involving the army and helicopters are ongoing. No casualties have been confirmed, but around 10 people remain missing amid continued flood risks.
India Condemns Riyadh Airport Attack That Killed 12, Injured 11 Indians
A missile attack on Saudi Arabia's King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10 killed 12 people and injured over 300, including 11 Indian nationals. One injured Indian later died, with the Indian Embassy coordinating medical support and repatriation efforts. India strongly condemned the repeated attacks on civilians and infrastructure, expressing solidarity with Saudi Arabia and calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities. Saudi authorities have blamed Iran-backed Houthi militants for the strikes amid ongoing regional tensions.
Pakistan Declares Emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Suspends PTI Provincial Government
Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari declared a state of emergency in the northwestern province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), suspending the provincial government led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). The federal government cited a deteriorating law and order situation, rising terrorist attacks, and a breakdown of constitutional governance as reasons. KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi, leading protests demanding Khan's release, was detained amid heightened security and a crackdown. The emergency grants federal authorities executive and legislative control over KP, with the provincial assembly's powers transferred to the national parliament or governor.



