Infrastructure Damage from Recent Disasters Reaches NPR 227 Billion
Summary
Recent floods, landslides and climate-related disasters have caused an estimated NPR 227 billion in damage to Nepal’s infrastructure. The government says NPR 63 billion is urgently needed for reconstruction, with major losses reported in housing, roads, bridges and drinking water systems.
Key Points
- Recent floods, landslides and other climate-induced disasters have caused an initial estimated infrastructure loss of NPR 227 billion.
- The housing sector suffered the biggest damage, with losses of NPR 103.54 billion across 7,570 private and 48 public buildings.
- Damage is also estimated at NPR 20 billion for roads, NPR 13.80 billion for motorable bridges, NPR 2.65 billion for suspension bridges, and NPR 87.87 billion for drinking water and sanitation.
- The government says NPR 63 billion is immediately needed for reconstruction and is prioritizing bridge repairs, road clearance and temporary shelters for displaced people.
