Rasuwa floods: Damages to 18 schools; Rs 4.23 billion estimated for recovery
Summary
Flash floods in the Bhotekoshi have damaged 18 schools across Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading, with 11 schools destroyed and losses estimated at Rs 937 million. The government says about Rs 4.23 billion will be needed to rebuild the damaged schools.
Key Points
- Flash floods that struck the Bhotekoshi on August 26 damaged 18 schools in Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts.
- Eleven of the schools were destroyed, and the reported loss to schools is Rs 937 million.
- The floods affected 56 buildings, with 152 rooms partially damaged and 156 rooms destroyed.
- The government estimates that about Rs 4.23 billion will be required to reconstruct the damaged schools.
