Bhotekoshi torrent affects 32,933 people, 7,570 houses
Summary
About 32,933 people and 7,570 houses were affected by the devastating Bhotekoshi River floods on August 26, which also destroyed roads, bridges, farmland and hydropower projects. Rescue and restoration work is ongoing, while foreign disaster response teams and stranded Nepalis continue to return through the Tatopani border point.
Key Points
- The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment says the Bhotekoshi River floods affected about 32,933 people and damaged or affected 7,570 houses.
- The disaster destroyed 55 kilometers of roads, 37 motorable bridges, 68 suspension bridges, and caused major damage to agriculture and power infrastructure.
- Authorities are restoring road, electricity and telecom connectivity, while the Nepali Army and engineers work on a temporary bridge over the Tadi River.
- Disaster response teams from Australia and Malaysia have arrived, and Nepalis stranded in Tibet are returning through the Tatopani border point.
