Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods cause Rs 79.17 billion losses to private households, business: NPC
Summary
The August 26 floods along the Bhotekoshi-Trishuli river corridor caused an estimated Rs 79.17 billion in losses to private households and businesses, according to a preliminary survey by the National Planning Commission. The disaster affected 6,817 families, 499 enterprises, and large areas of residential and agricultural land across Dhading, Gorkha, Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
Key Points
- The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods caused estimated losses of Rs 79.17 billion to private households and businesses, according to the National Planning Commission.
- Household losses were estimated at Rs 69 billion, while damage to the business and enterprise sector reached Rs 9.69 billion.
- The disaster affected 6,817 families and 499 enterprises, with Nuwakot bearing the highest impact among the affected districts.
- The preliminary survey covered 15 local levels in Dhading, Gorkha, Nuwakot and Rasuwa using 58 teams and 156 staff members.
