Opinion | Build infrastructure that stands the test of time
Summary
Nepal faces massive reconstruction needs after floods and flash floods caused an estimated Rs400 billion in losses and damaged roads, bridges, schools and homes. The piece calls for resilient, well-planned infrastructure and better coordination across all levels of government.
Key Points
- The August 26 Bhotekoshi flash flood alone caused an estimated Rs400 billion in losses and destroyed critical infrastructure across Nepal.
- Flood-hit communities remain cut off from hospitals, markets and nearby settlements despite temporary access routes and emergency repairs.
- The article urges the government to prioritize resilient, well-planned reconstruction in annual budgets and long-term development plans.
- It argues that federal, provincial and local governments must coordinate to rebuild roads, bridges, schools and hospitals in safer locations.
