Resilient Planning
Summary
Bhotekoshi flooding has exposed major gaps in Nepal’s disaster management, with damage across settlements, agriculture, infrastructure and public services in several districts. The article urges the government to use the ongoing PDNA to shift from reactive response to long-term resilience, backed by funding, coordination and fair recovery measures.
Key Points
- Bhotekoshi flooding has revealed that Nepal still tends to react to disasters rather than prepare for them in advance.
- The ongoing PDNA covers damage, economic and social impacts, and recovery needs across districts including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Gorkha, Chitwan, Tanahun and Nawalparasi.
- The disaster is estimated to have caused losses equivalent to about 6% of GDP, with hydropower damage expected to affect jobs, revenue and power production for years.
- The article calls for climate finance, government funding, better coordination, and recovery plans that protect women, poor people and marginalised groups.
