Household, business property losses from Bhotekoshi flood estimated at Rs 79.17 billion
Summary
Preliminary estimates show household and business property losses from the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa at Rs 79.17 billion, with land accounting for the largest share of damage. The National Planning Commission says a fuller PDNA will also cover public infrastructure, hydropower projects, productive sectors and the environment.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi flood on August 26 caused preliminary household and business property losses estimated at Rs 79.17 billion, according to the National Planning Commission.
- Household losses alone were put at Rs 69.57 billion, with land, residential plots and houses making up the biggest share of damage.
- The flood affected 32,872 people across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading and Gorkha, and damaged 4,151 structures belonging to 3,967 property owners.
- A separate RDNA had previously estimated that Rs 723.31 billion would be needed for reconstruction and recovery, while the commission is still preparing a comprehensive PDNA report.
