Rasuwa Flood Leaves a Deep Scar on Nepal’s Economy
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- An Aug. 26 flood in Rasuwa and Nuwakot damaged a major economic corridor in Nepal, according to a preliminary assessment.
- The damage could affect the country’s energy supply, tourism industry, foreign trade and government finances.
The devastating flood that swept through Rasuwa and Nuwakot on Aug. 26 has struck one of Nepal’s most economically active river corridors, leaving damage that could reverberate across the country.
A preliminary Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment report identified damage in the corridor. The effects could extend beyond the immediately affected areas, with potential consequences for Nepal’s energy supply, tourism industry and foreign trade.
The disaster could also place additional pressure on government finances. The assessment offers an early picture of the flood’s economic reach, with the damage threatening to leave a lasting mark on several sectors at once.
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