KATHMANDU: A total of 13 separate disaster incidents occurred across Nepal in the last 24 hours, resulting in one death and eight injuries, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The events, which took place between 10 a.m. on Oct. 23 and Oct. 24, caused an estimated financial loss of Rs 1.32 million.
Authority spokesperson Shanti Mahat stated that the incidents included snakebites, fires, landslides, and animal attacks. Snakebite cases were reported in Bhojpur and Manang, while fires occurred in Panchthar, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Kathmandu, Gorkha, Nawalparasi West, Banke, and Kanchanpur. Additionally, an animal attack was recorded in Banke.
Some of the injured individuals are receiving treatment at local hospitals, while others have been transferred to different facilities for further care. The authority is currently collecting data on the total damage caused by these incidents and coordinating management efforts in the affected areas.
The authority has urged relevant agencies to maintain high vigilance to prevent further losses. Citizens are advised to coordinate with local administration and security agencies if they identify potential risks and to strictly follow official information. Implementing risk reduction measures is essential to minimizing the potential loss of life and property, the authority noted.
