FAO Preliminary Report on Bhote Koshi Flood
Summary
The Bhote Koshi flood on August 10 damaged about 1,800 hectares of farmland in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, destroying crops, livestock and agricultural infrastructure. FAO says urgent seeds, animal feed and health services are needed to restore production before the next planting season.
Key Points
- The Bhote Koshi flood severely damaged farmland, fish ponds, storage facilities and agricultural infrastructure across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading.
- FAO estimates about 1,800 hectares of cultivable land and around 7,700 metric tons of agricultural production were lost.
- Thousands of livestock and chickens may have been killed or lost, threatening future income for farming families.
- FAO is working with the Government of Nepal on relief, emergency animal health services and damage assessment using field surveys and satellite technology.
