Bhotekoshi flood debris removal to cost over Rs 94 billion
Summary
Removing debris left by the Bhotekoshi flood is estimated to cost Rs 95.42 billion, according to a Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment prepared by Nepal’s National Planning Commission and National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The report says the money will support debris removal, disaster risk reduction, and immediate recovery across infrastructure, social, and productive sectors.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flood debris removal and recovery effort is estimated to cost Rs 95.42 billion.
- The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment was prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
- Immediate recovery needs are highest in the infrastructure sector, followed by the social and productive sectors.
- The report also allocates funds for disaster risk reduction and inclusive recovery over the first six months.
