Bhotekoshi flood causes over Rs 50 billion damage to tourism sector: Minister Paudel
Summary
The Bhotekoshi flash flood has caused preliminary losses of more than Rs 50 billion to Nepal’s tourism sector, damaging hotels, restaurants, vehicles and trekking routes. The government is setting up help desks, seeking international support and planning climate heritage sites in affected areas.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flash flood has caused preliminary tourism-sector losses of over Rs 50 billion, according to Minister Khadak Raj Paudel.
- The disaster damaged 142 hotels, 57 restaurants, 141 tourism-related vehicles and several religious and cultural heritage sites.
- The government plans help desks for affected tourists, a welfare fund for tourism workers and discussions on climate heritage sites in flood-hit areas.
- Nepal is seeking international financial support and advanced early-warning technology to deal with climate-related disasters and protect tourism.
