KATHMANDU: The Bhotekoshi flash flood caused an estimated Rs 67.87 billion in damage to the social sector, while approximately Rs 103.54 billion will be required for recovery, according to a government assessment.
The Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) Report, jointly prepared by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, states that the flood destroyed 7,570 private houses.
Damage to the houses and their contents has been estimated at more than Rs 63.88 billion, while Rs 95.83 billion will be required for reconstruction.
The disaster also affected 48 public buildings, including 35 that were completely destroyed and 13 that sustained partial damage. Damage to the buildings and their contents has been estimated at more than Rs 2.64 billion, with reconstruction expected to cost Rs 4.23 billion.
Schools and health facilities affected
According to the report, 18 schools were affected by the flood, including 11 that were completely destroyed and seven that sustained partial damage. Damage to school buildings and other property has been estimated at Rs 937 million, while Rs 2.34 billion will be required for restoration.
Seven health facilities were also affected. Four were completely destroyed and three sustained partial damage. The total damage in the health sector has been estimated at Rs 236.6 million, while Rs 780 million will be required for reconstruction.
Rs 365.9 million needed to restore cultural heritage
Cultural heritage sites were also affected by the disaster. A preliminary assessment found that 30 cultural and religious sites were damaged, with total losses estimated at Rs 147.7 million.
The report estimates that Rs 365.9 million will be required to restore these sites.
The assessment also categorizes the affected social-sector structures according to their type and value. Private buildings, including reinforced cement concrete (RCC) and other structures, account for 26.9 percent of the affected buildings but represent 73.4 percent of the total damage value.
Cement-built structures account for 42.5 percent of the affected structures and 20.8 percent of the damage value. Mud-built structures constitute 30.6 percent of the affected structures, representing 5.8 percent of the total damage value.
Customs office buildings account for 4.2 percent of the affected structures but represent 35.4 percent of the damage value. Funeral sites constitute 16.7 percent of the affected structures, accounting for 4.6 percent of the damage value.
Religious structures make up 12.5 percent of the affected buildings and account for 6.5 percent of the damage value. Police outposts constitute 10.4 percent of the affected structures, representing 11.3 percent of the damage value.
Government office buildings account for 12.5 percent of the affected structures and 8.8 percent of the damage value. Health facilities represent 8.3 percent of the affected structures and 5 percent of the damage value.
Structures belonging to the Nepali Army account for 4.2 percent of the affected buildings and 5.9 percent of the damage value. Prison buildings also constitute 4.2 percent of the affected structures, representing 5 percent of the damage value.
Covered halls account for 4.2 percent of the affected structures and 2.8 percent of the damage value. Sports-related structures make up 4.2 percent of the affected buildings, accounting for 1.4 percent of the damage value.
Buildings used for senior citizens account for 2.1 percent of the affected structures and 5.1 percent of the damage value. Meeting halls constitute 2.1 percent of the affected buildings and 0.6 percent of the damage value.
Government bank buildings account for 2.1 percent of the affected structures, representing 1.4 percent of the damage value. Community buildings also constitute 2.1 percent of the affected structures and account for 3.6 percent of the total damage value, according to the authority.
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