7,570 houses destroyed as Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood leave Rs 10bn rebuilding bill
Summary
The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli flood has destroyed 7,570 government, public and private buildings across five districts, with rebuilding costs estimated at at least Rs 10 billion. Roads and bridges suffered another Rs 30 billion in damage, while 3,400 flood victims are staying in holding centers.
Key Points
- A total of 7,570 buildings were destroyed across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan, with rebuilding costs estimated at at least Rs 10 billion.
- Rasuwa and Nuwakot were the worst-hit districts, with thousands of houses destroyed in several local governments.
- Flood victims are staying in 25 holding centers, where local governments and agencies are providing food and accommodation.
- Roads and bridges suffered an estimated Rs 30 billion in damage, and reconstruction has already begun.
