Government Estimates NPR 723 Billion for Flood Reconstruction
Summary
The government has estimated NPR 723.3 billion will be needed to rebuild infrastructure, homes and public facilities damaged by the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa. Energy, roads, schools, health institutions and cultural heritage sites were among the hardest hit, with reconstruction split into immediate and long-term phases.
Key Points
- The government says NPR 723 billion 315.2 million will be required for reconstruction after the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa.
- Energy and roads suffered the heaviest damage, including 13 hydropower projects, 5 solar plants, 69 kilometers of roads and 33 motorable bridges.
- The flood damaged 7,570 private houses, 48 public buildings, 18 schools, 7 health institutions and 30 cultural heritage sites across several districts.
- The report divides reconstruction into short-term and long-term phases, with most costs allocated to long-term rebuilding.
