Over 5,000 Disaster Incidents Reported in Four Months, 250 Deaths
Summary
More than 5,000 disaster incidents were reported across Nepal in four months, leaving 250 people dead, eight missing and 1,607 injured. Fires, landslides and snakebite cases made up the largest share of the incidents, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
Key Points
- A total of 5,014 disaster incidents were reported across the country from Baishakh 1 to Bhadra 5.
- The incidents caused 250 deaths, eight missing persons, 1,607 injuries and affected 6,272 families.
- Fires were the most common incidents, followed by landslides, snakebites, windstorms, lightning, floods and heavy rainfall.
- The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported additional incidents on Bhadra 4 and early Bhadra 5, with one death and Rs 972,000 in estimated losses.
