28 Disasters Reported in 24 Hours Across Nepal; One Dead, 12 Injured

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, a total of 28 disaster incidents were registered across various parts of the country in the last 24 hours, resulting in one death and 12 injuries.

The Authority reported that a 14-year-old girl died after being struck by lightning while a Saty Narayan Puja was underway in Tripurasundari Rural Municipality-3, Dhading. Two other people were injured in the same incident. The estimated financial loss from various disasters nationwide totaled NPR 1.833 million, with 25 livestock animals also lost.

Fire Incidents and Damages

Significant damage was caused by fire incidents in the last 24 hours. A loss amounting to NPR 550,000 occurred due to an electrical short circuit fire in Tumbewa Rural Municipality-2, Panchthar. Further losses included NPR 250,000 due to a gas leak in Chorekhol, Kapilvastu, and NPR 180,000 in Tulsipur, Dang. Fire incidents were also reported in districts including Morang, Saptari, Siraha, Rautahat, and Lamjung. Two people were injured in fires in Siraha and Sarlahi.

Lightning and Natural Calamities

Lightning strikes caused human and livestock damage in Ilam, Sankhuwasabha, Khotang, and Baglung. Four people were injured by lightning in Ilam, and a 12-year-old boy was rendered unconscious in Baglung. Furthermore, lightning strikes in Sankhuwasabha and Khotang resulted in the death of livestock and damage to physical structures.

Wild Animal Attacks

Nine goats were killed and 10 injured in a snow leopard attack in Lomanthang, Mustang. In Kailali, 10 goats were lost due to a tiger attack, while a wild elephant destroyed food grains inside a house in Bara, causing an estimated loss of NPR 77,000. A police constable was injured by a dog bite in Sindhupalchowk.

Weather and Temperature Status

According to the Authority's report, Num station in Sankhuwasabha recorded the highest rainfall at 37.4 mm in the last 24 hours. Regarding temperature, Damak in Jhapa recorded the highest temperature at 32.5 degrees Celsius, while Lukla in Solukhumbu recorded the lowest at -0.5 degrees Celsius. The Authority stated that local administrations and security agencies (Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, and Nepali Army) are actively mobilized to minimize disaster incidents and prevent further damage.

The Authority urged citizens to exercise caution when using gas cylinders, maintain electrical wiring, and stay in safe locations during lightning strikes. Citizens were requested to regularly follow the Authority's official website and social media channels for further disaster-related information.