Half of flood-affected families want govt to provide land or house
Summary
Half of the families that lost homes in the Bhotekoshi flood want the government to provide land or housing, according to a preliminary National Planning Commission survey. The disaster damaged 4,151 structures across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha and caused an estimated Rs. 60.65 billion in losses to houses, land, crops, livestock and businesses.
Key Points
- About 49.86 per cent of flood-affected house owners want government-provided land or housing.
- The Bhotekoshi flood damaged 4,151 structures belonging to 3,067 property owners across four districts.
- The National Planning Commission says the disaster directly affected 7,316 families and institutions and impacted 32,872 people.
- Estimated losses from houses, land, crops, livestock, vehicles and businesses total tens of billions of rupees.
