KATHMANDU: A total of 386 people have died in 7,439 disaster incidents across Nepal between April 14 and Oct. 20, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. This figure does not include the recent flood incident in Bhotekoshi.
Data shows that snakebites have caused the highest number of casualties among all natural and non-natural disasters. During this period, 1,622 snakebite incidents were recorded, resulting in 110 deaths and 1,525 injuries. Of the 2,433 people injured in all disaster events, more than 62 percent were victims of snakebites.
Floods occurring in 460 locations claimed 41 lives, with 11 people still reported missing. Lightning strikes accounted for 333 incidents, killing 36 people and injuring 204. Additionally, 1,570 fire incidents resulted in 29 deaths and 219 injuries. In high-altitude regions, 72 incidents of altitude sickness led to 26 fatalities and 48 injuries.
Human-wildlife conflict incidents totaled 398, causing 21 deaths and 241 injuries. Other casualties included 19 deaths from avalanches, 16 from storms, and 7 from heavy rainfall. Over the past 24 hours alone, one death and 11 injuries were reported across the country. The authority has advised the public to remain vigilant regarding fire risks and the onset of winter, urging citizens to follow official channels for disaster warnings.
