Kathmandu, Sept. 11 -- An estimated Rs2.34 billion ($15.32 million) will be needed to rebuild Nepal's flood-hit education sector, including schools damaged by the devastating Bhotekoshi river floods in Rasuwa.

The government made the estimate based on a rapid damage and needs assessment prepared by a joint technical team led by the National Planning Commission and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the Prime Minister's Office said.

The assessment found that 18 schools were affected by the flood, with 11 school buildings destroyed and seven partially damaged. Educational materials, furniture and other property inside the schools were also destroyed.

Of the estimated Rs2.34 billion, Rs105 million will...