Nepal says the reconstruction needed after recent floods is likely to cost $4.78 billion. Prime Minister Balendra Shah says he will strongly raise the issue with the international community.
The estimate is framed by Nepal as part of the broader impact of disasters linked to climate change. NDTV reports the government is using the figure to support its outreach beyond the country, seeking assistance and attention to the scale of recovery needs.
Across the available reporting, the main focus is on the cost estimate and Nepal’s intention to engage international partners. The sources provided do not give further details on how the estimate is calculated, the specific areas affected, or the funding mix Nepal expects domestically versus externally.
