Homes, farms and businesses suffer Rs 79 billion blow from Bhotekoshi-Trishuli disaster
Summary
The Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods caused an estimated Rs 79.17 billion in private losses, hitting households and businesses across Dhading, Gorkha, Nuwakot and Rasuwa. Nearly 3,000 homes were completely destroyed, while land, crops, livestock and vehicles also suffered heavy damage.
Key Points
- The August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods caused Rs 79.17 billion in estimated private losses, according to a preliminary National Planning Commission assessment.
- Households bore Rs 69 billion of the damage, while businesses and enterprises lost an additional Rs 9.69 billion.
- Land and housing suffered the biggest losses, including Rs 13.26 billion in damaged residential land and Rs 11.95 billion in house damage.
- The disaster affected 6,817 families, 32,872 people and 499 businesses across Dhading, Gorkha, Nuwakot and Rasuwa.
