Bhotekoshi floods estimated to have destroyed about 6,000 homes
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- Nepal’s government estimates that floods in the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers destroyed about 6,000 private homes on August 26.
- Damage to private housing is estimated at about Rs 12 billion, while 45 government and public buildings were also damaged.
- Authorities estimate that Rs 900 million is needed to build temporary shelters for the affected households as relief and reconstruction continue.
Floods in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers swept away about 6,000 private homes, according to a government estimate that remains subject to change.
The Department of Urban Development and Building Construction put the damage to private housing at about Rs 12 billion. It also reported damage to 45 government and public buildings.
Authorities estimate that they need at least Rs 900 million to build temporary shelters for the affected households. The plan calls for one temporary shelter for each family.
Government departments are continuing to assess the destruction while relief, rescue and reconstruction efforts proceed in the flood-affected areas.
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