Government Estimates Rs 4 Trillion Loss from BhoteKoshi Flood
Summary
The government has estimated losses of around Rs 4 trillion from the BhoteKoshi flood in Rasuwa on Bhadra 10. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority says a preliminary Rs 387.54 billion in damage has been assessed, with Rs 7.95 billion needed for initial restoration over four months.
Key Points
- The government estimates about Rs 4 trillion in losses from the BhoteKoshi flood in Rasuwa.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority has put the preliminary damage estimate at Rs 387.54 billion.
- About Rs 7.95 billion is needed for initial restoration over the next four months.
- Restoration is expected across buildings, settlements, communication, health, nutrition, education, agriculture and livestock, and energy sectors.
