Floods disrupt livelihoods of 21,400 workers in Nepal: ILO
Summary
Catastrophic floods in Nepal have disrupted the livelihoods of an estimated 21,400 workers along the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli corridor, with damage to roads, bridges, power and trade links expected to hit the wider economy. The ILO says recovery should protect jobs and create decent employment while reconstruction is underway.
Key Points
- An International Labour Organisation assessment says floods have disrupted employment and livelihoods for about 21,400 people within four kilometres of the mapped flood footprint along the Bhote Koshi–Trishuli corridor.
- Damage to transport, electricity and the Nepal-China trade corridor could spread income and job losses far beyond the directly flooded areas, affecting tourism, agriculture, logistics and small businesses.
- The disaster has caused major physical and economic losses, with Nepal government figures citing 1,451 casualties, 5,786 missing people and billions of dollars in damage and reconstruction needs.
- The ILO has urged income support, employment-intensive reconstruction, job matching, skills development and stronger social protection to protect workers during recovery.
