Rasuwa Flood Causes Major Damage, Government Plans Reconstruction
Summary
A severe flood in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading has destroyed thousands of homes and badly damaged government infrastructure, prompting plans for temporary shelters and long-term reconstruction. The government says trade through Rasuwagadhi and northern border facilities has also been severely disrupted.
Key Points
- The flood on Bhadra 10 completely damaged 7,570 private residences across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan.
- The government is prioritizing temporary shelters for more than 3,916 displaced people before moving to permanent reconstruction.
- Rebuilding government buildings and public structures is estimated to cost between 1.5 billion and 2 billion rupees, with total public damage valued at 4.5 billion.
- The flood has also washed away the Timure dry port and customs office at Rasuwagadhi, threatening cross-border trade with China for years.
