Nuwakot Flood Damages Homes of Nearly 2,000 Families
Summary
Flooding in Nuwakot has damaged the homes of 1,955 families across four local levels, with the number expected to rise as assessments continue. Authorities are arranging rent support and preparing temporary shelters for displaced households.
Key Points
- Preliminary data shows 1,955 families in Nuwakot have had homes damaged by the flood that came via the BhoteKoshi into the Trishuli river.
- Damage has been reported in Bidur Municipality, Belkotgadhi Municipality, Tarksheshwor Rural Municipality and Kispaang Rural Municipality, with Bidur the worst affected.
- The government is offering affected families monthly rent assistance of Rs 10,000 and basic support while temporary shelters are being planned.
- Officials say rehabilitation, resettlement and detailed damage assessments are still ongoing, so the total number of affected homes may increase.
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