Bhotekoshi flood leaves Rs 900 billion reconstruction bill
Summary
The Bhotekoshi flood has caused damage worth up to Rs 900 billion, with roads, bridges, buildings and drinking water systems among the worst-hit infrastructure. The government says detailed assessments are nearly complete and will soon be made public.
Key Points
- The government estimates that rebuilding damage from the Bhotekoshi flood could cost between Rs 800 billion and Rs 900 billion, with the final bill possibly rising further.
- Roads and bridges alone may require around Rs 50 billion for reconstruction, after damage to 31 Department of Roads bridges and about 40 kilometers of roads.
- Around 7,570 buildings were damaged or destroyed across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha and Chitwan, with housing losses especially severe in Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
- Fifty-five drinking water projects in four districts suffered damage worth about Rs 64 million.
