21 people die in 272 disasters across the country in the past 24 hours

Summary

A total of 272 disaster-related incidents across Nepal killed 21 people in the past 24 hours, with landslides accounting for all the deaths. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 4 people are missing, 26 are injured, and rescue efforts are ongoing in affected areas.

Key Points
  • The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reported 272 disaster-related incidents across the country in the past 24 hours.
  • Landslides caused 21 deaths, while 4 people remain missing and 26 others were injured.
  • Floods and heavy rainfall led to widespread rescues, with 415 people saved from floods and 700 from rainfall-affected areas.
  • The disasters disrupted 48 road sections, killed 121 livestock, and caused losses worth more than Rs 19.16 million.
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