Bhote Koshi Flood Causes 12.9 Billion NPR Damage to Transport Sector
Summary
The Bhote Koshi flood has caused 12.9 billion rupees in damage to vehicles and transport-related property, with Rasuwagadhi Customs and the Galchi–Betrawati–Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi road section heavily affected. The disaster has also disrupted transport operations, creating an additional economic loss of 314.5 million rupees.
Key Points
- The Bhote Koshi flood caused direct damage of 12.9 billion rupees to vehicles and transport-related property.
- Rasuwagadhi Customs Office and the Galchi–Betrawati–Syafrubesi–Rasuwagadhi road section were badly damaged.
- Transport businesses suffered an additional loss of 314.5 million rupees because vehicles could not operate.
- At least 87 transport establishments handling goods, containers, and public transport were directly affected.
