Safer Settlements

The government has already kicked off reconstruction of houses, roads, bridges and other structures damaged by the recent floods and landslides. The reconstruction works are expected to gather momentum after Tihar and Chhat festivals. Over 300 people died and hundreds other have been injured and rendered homeless in the recent monsoon-induced disasters. A Department of Road official reported that of 80 highways, 48 have been damaged partially and their repair cost would exceed over 15 billion rupees.