FM urges realistic assessment of Rasuwa flood damage and needs
Summary
Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle has called for a realistic, evidence-based assessment of flood damage and recovery needs in Rasuwa after the Bhotekoshi flood. The government plans to publish a common RDNA report to guide relief, investment, reconstruction and rehabilitation.
Key Points
- Finance Minister Dr. Swarnim Wagle directed authorities to make the RDNA of flood damage and needs in Rasuwa realistic, evidence-based and comprehensive.
- The National Planning Commission and the World Bank are preparing separate preliminary assessments under the RDNA and GRADE methodologies.
- The assessment covers social, productive, infrastructure and cross-cutting losses, including buildings, agriculture, hydropower, roads, telecommunications and debris.
- The government plans to publish a common RDNA report to guide relief, resource mobilization, reconstruction and rehabilitation.
