Over 1,000 Deaths Recorded in Bagmati Province Due to Disasters Over Past Decade
Summary
Bagmati Province recorded 1,038 deaths and economic losses exceeding NPR 6.95 billion from disasters over the past decade, with fires being the most frequent and landslides the deadliest incidents.
Key Points
- A total of 1,038 people died and 181 went missing due to various disasters in Bagmati Province over 10 years.
- Kathmandu district had the highest number of disaster incidents, while Chitwan recorded the most deaths.
- Fires were the most frequent disasters, causing significant damage and deaths; landslides were the deadliest with 467 fatalities.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs and Law has invested in disaster risk reduction, relief efforts, and reconstruction but faces challenges including budget constraints and lack of skilled manpower.
