Relief priority but government assessing damage inflicted by Bhotekoshi floods
Summary
Nepal is preparing a post-disaster needs assessment after Bhotekoshi floods caused major damage, with preliminary estimates putting reconstruction and rehabilitation costs at $4 billion to $5 billion. The government says rescue, relief and search operations remain the immediate priority while it seeks international support for recovery.
Key Points
- Preliminary government estimates suggest Nepal may need $4 billion to $5 billion for reconstruction and rehabilitation after the Bhotekoshi floods.
- The government’s immediate focus is search, rescue and relief, with damage assessments being conducted in parallel.
- The National Planning Commission is expected to lead a comprehensive post-disaster needs assessment that could take around two months.
- Officials say around 15,000 houses have been completely damaged and critical infrastructure, including hydropower facilities, has been affected.
