Flood Damage to Water and Sanitation Infrastructure in Nepal Exceeds NPR 930 Million
Summary
Floods from the Bhote Koshi have damaged water supply and sanitation infrastructure across Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Dhading and Gorkha, with preliminary losses estimated at about NPR 930 million. Authorities are using temporary springs, tankers, helicopters and water-quality treatment to restore services and prevent disease outbreaks.
Key Points
- The Bhote Koshi flood has caused an estimated NPR 930 million in damage to water supply and sanitation structures in four districts.
- Nuwakot, Rasuwa, Dhading and Gorkha have been the worst affected, with intakes, reservoir tanks and pipelines washed away or damaged.
- The Department of Water Supply and Sewerage Management is using temporary springs, tankers, helicopters and treatment supplies to maintain water services and reduce the risk of waterborne disease.
- Director-General Kamalraj Shrestha said full reconstruction may take about one and a half years, while temporary restoration should improve supply within one to one and a half months.
