Nepal floods leave estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris: UNDP
Summary
Floods and mudflows along Nepal’s Bhote Koshi–Trishuli river system have left an estimated 2.2 million tonnes of debris across affected areas, according to UNDP. The disaster has affected 84,270 people in six districts, damaged energy infrastructure, and complicated rescue and recovery efforts.
Key Points
- UNDP estimates that floods and mudflows left about 2.2 million tonnes of debris across the affected areas in Nepal.
- The disaster has affected 84,270 people in 17 municipalities across six districts, with more than 1,000 reported dead and over 4,000 missing.
- Eleven hydropower stations, one solar plant, and 15 hydropower projects under construction have been damaged or shut down.
- UNDP says vulnerable rural communities and the agriculture sector face long-term impacts on livelihoods and food security.
