Cultural heritage loss estimated at Rs. 146M
Summary
The August 26 flood caused an estimated Rs. 146 million in damage to cultural heritage in the Rasuwa-Botekoshi area, with 47 assets partly or completely affected. The disaster has threatened historic sites in Betrawati, including the Betrawati Treaty Stone, temples, mosques and pilgrimage landmarks.
Key Points
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority’s RDNA estimates cultural heritage damage from the Rasuwa-Botekoshi Flood-2026 at Rs. 146 million and annual losses at Rs. 20 million.
- A provisional inventory lists 47 affected cultural heritage assets, including religious sites, mosques, monuments and an archaeological site, with 43 completely damaged.
- Betrawati’s heritage losses include the Betrawati Treaty Stone, temples, sacred cremation grounds and other ritual objects tied to its historic trade and religious significance.
- The assessment says Rs. 366 million will be needed for recovery and recommends documentation, stabilization, conservation planning and consultation with local communities.
