KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 4

The recent floods and landslides across Nepal, triggered by heavy rainfall from 26-28 September, have resulted in significant human and infrastructural losses.

According to a situation report released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), a total of 236 people lost their lives, with 165 injured and 19 still missing as of October 3. Among the deceased are two Korean citizens and one American citizen.

Among the deceased are 32 children (16 boys, 13 girls, and 3 unclassified).

Similarly, 30,731 security personnel deployed, and 17,000 people rescued, with 910 individuals rescued via helicopter.

Meanwhile, 4,667 homes were completely destroyed, while 5,310 were partially damaged. The disaster affected 16,243 families and displaced over 10,807 households.

This recent natural disaster has also caused severe impact on the economy, with Nepal's infrastructure suffering extensive losses. According to the NDRRMA, 11 hydropower plants with a total capacity of 625.96 MW were damaged, leading to an estimated loss of Rs 3 billion. Additionally, 6 irrigation projects, 10 highways, and 25 suspension bridges were destroyed or severely damaged, alongside 44 partially damaged bridges.

Agricultural sectors were hit hard as well, with 88,476 hectares of paddy fields and 4,765 hectares of fruits and vegetable farms affected, resulting in an estimated NPR 3.5 billion in losses. Furthermore, 458 hectares of fish ponds and 26,205 livestock were lost.

The disaster has also affected health, education, and telecommunications sectors. 96 schools and 66 health facilities were impacted, and losses in telecommunications infrastructure amounted to Rs 235 million, with additional losses from internet service providers.

Similarly, over 520 drinking water projects worth Rs 3.5 billion were also damaged in the disasters.