UNDP estimates 2.2 million tonnes of debris from Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods
Summary
UNDP estimates that Nepal’s Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods and mudflows left about 2.2 million tonnes of debris, including collapsed buildings, household belongings and sediment. The disaster has damaged homes, roads and energy infrastructure, disrupting services and complicating rescue and recovery efforts.
Key Points
- UNDP’s preliminary RAPIDA assessment estimates 2.2 million tonnes of debris across the areas affected by the Bhotekoshi–Trishuli floods.
- About 556,200 tonnes of the debris comes from building damage identified in satellite assessments of 2,359 buildings.
- The floods have affected 84,270 people across 17 municipalities in six districts and damaged major energy infrastructure, including hydropower stations and a solar plant.
- UNDP says recovery must prioritize the hardest-hit communities and help them rebuild more safely and resiliently.
