Four Dead in Nepal Due to Various Disasters Over 24 Hours, Authorities Report

Kathmandu. Four people have lost their lives in various natural and non-natural disaster incidents across Nepal over the last 24 hours. According to data published by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, a total of 73 disaster incidents were recorded nationwide from 10 AM on Chaitra 2 to 10 AM on Chaitra 3. 

Four people died and 14 were injured in these incidents. Among the deceased, two died due to windstorms, one due to snakebite, and one due to lightning strikes. According to the Authority's bulletin, windstorms accounted for the highest number of incidents with 46, followed by 12 cases of fire during this period. 

These disasters caused an estimated economic loss of NPR 2 crore 41 lakh 6 thousand 9 hundred across the country, along with the death of 27 livestock. A total of 349 police personnel were mobilized for rescue and management of the disaster incidents. Forty-three districts were affected by disasters during this 24-hour period.

Looking at the overall statistics from Baisakh 1 to Chaitra 3 of the current year 2082, the disaster situation in Nepal appears grim. So far this year, 6,951 disaster incidents have occurred nationwide, resulting in 475 deaths, while 38 people are still missing. Due to disasters, 1,846 people have been injured, and 12,650 families have been directly affected. 

This year, fire incidents have caused the highest human toll with 100 deaths. Subsequently, 98 deaths were caused by snakebites, 74 by landslides, 54 by animal attacks, and 47 by lightning.

Considering the weather conditions, various parts of the country experienced rainfall in the last 24 hours. Rainfall was recorded at 123 out of 334 rain measurement centers, with Mulghat in Dhankuta recording the highest rainfall at 35 millimeters. In terms of temperature, Bhairahawa in Rupandehi experienced the highest heat, with the maximum temperature reaching 34.5 degrees Celsius. 

Conversely, Humde in Manang recorded the coldest temperature, with the minimum temperature measured at minus 8.5 degrees Celsius.