Govt estimates Rs 723.31b needed for Bhotekoshi reconstruction
Summary
The government has estimated Rs 723.31 billion to rebuild infrastructure and other sectors devastated by the Bhotekoshi River flood in Rasuwa. The disaster damaged hydropower projects, roads, bridges, homes, schools and health facilities across several districts.
Key Points
- The government has put the total reconstruction cost of the Bhotekoshi flood disaster at Rs 723.31 billion, based on an RDNA report.
- The energy sector was hit hardest, with 13 hydropower projects and five solar plants damaged, requiring Rs 390.62 billion for recovery.
- Roads, bridges and suspension bridges were heavily damaged, with transport restoration estimated at Rs 73.34 billion.
- The flood affected five districts and caused extensive damage to houses, public buildings, schools, health facilities and cultural heritage sites.
