Kathmandu, October 16, 2026. A preliminary survey estimates a total damage of Rs 79.17 billion to households and businesses caused by the devastating floods in the Rasuwagadhi and Bhote Koshi rivers on Bhadra 10.
According to the preliminary data released by the National Planning Commission (NPC) on Friday, households sustained damages worth Rs 69.57 billion, while losses to businesses and commercial establishments stand at Rs 9.60 billion.
The NPC reported that 7,316 households and establishments across 15 local levels in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha districts were impacted by the disaster. This figure includes 6,817 households and 499 businesses.
The survey further highlights that 32,872 individuals have been directly affected by the floods. The Commission emphasized that these are preliminary statistics, and a comprehensive final report encompassing damages and losses across the infrastructure, productive, social, and environmental sectors is currently being prepared.
