7,688 Disaster Incidents Nationwide Since April 14; 402 Deaths Reported
Summary
Nepal recorded 7,688 disaster incidents from April 14 to November 2, leaving 402 people dead and 17 missing. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said landslides, snakebites, fires and heavy rainfall were among the most frequent incidents, while the BhoteKoshi flood damage report in Rasuwa has not yet been included.
Key Points
- From April 14 to November 2, Nepal saw 7,688 disaster incidents, resulting in 402 deaths and 17 missing people.
- Landslides, snakebites, fires, heavy rainfall, windstorms and floods were among the most common incidents reported by the authority.
- The disaster incidents also injured 2,529 people and displaced 9,857 families.
- The BhoteKoshi flood damage report in Rasuwa on August 27 has not yet been entered into the system.
