28 Disasters Reported in 24 Hours Across Nepal; One Dead, 12 Injured

Summary

Nepal experienced 28 disaster incidents in 24 hours including a fatal lightning strike, injuries, fire damage, and animal attacks causing financial and livestock losses.

Key Points
  • 28 disaster incidents occurred across Nepal in the last 24 hours, causing one death and 12 injuries.
  • A 14-year-old girl died due to a lightning strike during a religious event in Dhading.
  • Fire incidents caused significant property damage in multiple districts, with losses totaling NPR 980,000.
  • Wild animal attacks by snow leopards and tigers killed and injured livestock in Mustang and Kailali.
  • Weather extremes included highest rainfall of 37.4 mm in Sankhuwasabha and temperature ranging from 32.5°C in Jhapa to -0.5°C in Solukhumbu.
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