KATHMANDU: The government has estimated that Rs 723.32 billion will be required for reconstruction and recovery following the devastating flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa on August 26. A Rapid Damage and Needs Assessment (RDNA) report prepared by a…

KATHMANDU: The Nepal government has requested 40 Bailey bridges from China and the United Kingdom after floods in Bhotekoshi swept away 35 motorable bridges. Prime Minister Balendra Shah said through social media that Nepal has requested 10 Bailey bridges from…

KATHMANDU: The government has announced a special relief package for businesses affected by the Bhotekoshi floods, including a full waiver of customs duties on replacement commercial and transport vehicles. The decision was taken by the Cabinet on Thursday, September 3,…

KATHMANDU: The Department of Roads has allocated Rs 32.5 million to repair roads damaged by the Bhotekoshi flood on 26 August. The budget has been allocated to restore the Galchhi-Betrawati-Rasuwagadhi and Prithvi Highway sections. Speaking at a press conference on…

KATHMANDU: China has stepped up efforts to reopen the road connecting the Kerung border point after devastating floods damaged a major highway in the Tibet region. A large number of rescue teams, engineers and heavy equipment have been deployed to…