Rs. 723B needed for reconstruction
Summary
The government has estimated Rs. 723.315 billion will be needed to reconstruct structures and infrastructure damaged by the August 26 floods in the Bhotekoshi River. The disaster hit hydropower projects, roads, bridges, houses, schools, health facilities and cultural heritage sites across several districts.
Key Points
- The government says Rs. 723.315 billion will be required to rebuild damage caused by the Bhotekoshi River floods on August 26.
- About 75 percent of the recovery need is concentrated in the infrastructure sector, especially energy and road networks.
- Thirteen hydropower projects, five solar plants, 69 kilometres of roads and dozens of bridges were damaged in the disaster.
- The floods also damaged thousands of houses, public buildings, schools, health facilities, cultural heritage sites and agricultural land across several districts.
