21 die in 272 disasters in past 24 hours
Summary
Nationwide disasters claimed 21 lives and left four missing and 26 injured in the past 24 hours, with landslides accounting for most of the incidents. The NDRRMA said 272 disaster-related events disrupted roads, destroyed livestock and caused losses worth over Rs 19.16 million.
Key Points
- 272 disaster-related incidents were reported across the country in the past 24 hours, killing 21 people, according to the NDRRMA.
- Landslides were the most frequent hazard, with 97 cases and all 21 reported deaths coming from landslide incidents.
- The disasters also caused 4 missing, 26 injured, disrupted 48 road sections and killed 121 livestock.
- The NDRRMA estimated economic losses at over Rs 19.16 million while rescue operations continued in affected areas.
