Bhotekoshi flood causes over Rs 1 billion in agricultural losses
Summary
August 26 flash floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system caused more than Rs 1 billion in damage to Nepal’s agricultural sector, with paddy, vegetable and livestock production hit hardest. Livestock and poultry losses alone were estimated at Rs 1.11 billion.
Key Points
- The August 26 flash floods in the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river system caused more than Rs 1 billion in agricultural damage in Nepal.
- Paddy farming was hit across 1,669 hectares, with total crop losses estimated at Rs 1.09 billion.
- Vegetable farming suffered damage across 137 hectares, while livestock and poultry losses reached Rs 1.11 billion.
- The worst-affected areas included Bidur, Likhu and Belkotgadhi in Nuwakot; several local levels in Dhading; and Gosaikunda and Uttargaya in Rasuwa.
