Nearly 6,800 disaster incidents reported in 11 months

Summary

Nearly 6,800 disaster-related incidents were reported across Nepal in 11 months, resulting in 464 deaths and significant damage, with fires being the most frequent disaster.

Key Points
  • A total of 6,799 disaster-related incidents were recorded across Nepal over the past 11 months.
  • These incidents resulted in 464 deaths, 38 missing people, and 1,814 injuries.
  • Fires were the most common disaster, accounting for 3,339 cases and causing 98 deaths.
  • Other disasters reported include floods, landslides, heavy rainfall, lightning, snakebites, wildfires, windstorms, and earthquakes.
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