Kathmandu:At least 13 people have been injured in 43 disaster-related incidents reported across Nepal in recent days, leading to property damage estimated at Rs 940,000.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) outlined that these incidents included landslides, heavy rainfall, floods, fires, snakebites, animal attacks, and snowfall, among others.
Landslides were the most frequent disaster, with 17 cases reported nationwide, stated Ram Bahadur KC, the Authority’s Spokesperson. Additionally, heavy rainfall resulted in seven incidents, and there were five cases each of fire and flood. The report also mentioned four incidents each of snakebites and animal attacks, along with one snowfall-related incident. Some of the injured are receiving treatment at local hospitals, while others have been referred to hospitals in neighboring districts for further care.
The Authority is conducting rescue, relief, and response operations in collaboration with relevant agencies in the affected areas. Efforts are underway to gather more details regarding human casualties and property damage.