Minister Poudel: Rasuwa Flood Causes Over 50 Billion Damage to Tourism Sector
Summary
Minister Khadakraj Poudel says the Rasuwa flood has caused more than Rs 50 billion in damage to Nepal’s tourism sector. The government plans to develop the affected area as a “Climate Heritage” site under the tourism ministry.
Key Points
- Minister for Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation Khadakraj Poudel said the Rasuwa flood caused more than Rs 50 billion in losses to the tourism sector alone.
- He said the flood-affected area will be developed as a ‘Climate Heritage’ under the ministry.
- The ministry is considering features such as a museum, monuments, a park, or statues for the site.
- Business owners have been asked to submit reports of the damage, and Poudel linked the disaster to climate change.
