Gorkha/kathmandu, Oct. 13 -- Following the devastating floods along the Budhigandaki river that swept away more than 200 homes in Gorkha, hundreds of displaced villagers are desperately seeking shelter. The raging torrent of mud and rocks, presumed to be triggered by landslides, washed away key motorable roads and sections of the famous Manaslu trekking trail, cutting off human movement and leaving settlements across northern Gorkha isolated.

Local people's representatives said that rescue operations, medical evacuations and the distribution of emergency relief supplies now depend entirely on air support. While displaced families grapple with anxiety over their resettlement, blocked transport corridors have choked off daily supply lines,...