Bhotekoshi Flood Causes Over NPR 400 Billion in Infrastructure Damage
Summary
The Bhotekoshi River flood has caused more than NPR 400 billion in damage to physical infrastructure, with roads, bridges, hydropower projects and homes among the worst hit. The government says it will need more than NPR 723 billion for reconstruction and is seeking international support and climate finance.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi River flood caused over NPR 400 billion in total damage, with the infrastructure sector suffering the biggest losses.
- Roads, bridges, hydropower projects, solar plants, houses, schools and health institutions were damaged across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha.
- The government estimates reconstruction needs at more than NPR 723 billion and says internal resources alone are insufficient.
- Officials and experts are urging donor support, international coordination and climate finance to rebuild after the disaster.
