KATHMANDU: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) has reported 18 disaster incidents across the country on November 22, including 15 fire outbreaks.
Two fire incidents each were recorded in Udayapur, Rautahat, Bara, Kathmandu, and Kapilvastu. Significant property damage occurred in Makawanpur, Chitwan, Kaski, and Kailali.
A dry landslide along the Besisahar–Chame road at Taldanda, Naso Gapa-1 of Manang, blocked the route in both directions, while snakebite cases were reported in Dhanusha and Dadeldhura. Two people were injured, and total losses were estimated at Rs 5.37 million.
On the same day, the Authority documented 19 disaster events nationwide, 15 of which were fires. Sunsari and Parsa each recorded two fire incidents. Property damage was reported from fires in Jhapa, Panchthar, Sunsari, Khotang, Udayapur, Sarlahi, Rautahat, Bara, Lamjung, Parbat, Nawalparasi East, and Palpa.
A dry landslide in Ribdikot-3, Palpa, completely obstructed the road. Individuals injured in animal attacks in Saptari, Chitwan, and Mugu were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
On November 20, as many as 20 disasters were recorded, including 13 fires. Rupandehi and Kaski each saw three fire incidents. Additional fires occurred in Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Siraha, Bara, and Dang. Eleven people were injured, and damages totaled Rs 1.365 million. Five animal-attack cases were reported in Jhapa, Morang, Dhanusha, Bajhang, and Achham.
Similarly, 16 disaster incidents occurred on November 19, with 12 fires, three flood-related events, and one animal attack. Total losses amounted to Rs 27.631 million. On November 2, a total of 17 disasters were reported, including 13 fires—two occurring in Kanchanpur and Sunsari. Fires broke out in Jhapa, Udayapur, Saptari, Siraha, Tanahun, Nawalparasi East, Rupandehi, and Achham. One incident each of flooding, snakebite, and animal attack was recorded. Five people were injured, and damage reached Rs 3.141 million.
On November 1, all 10 documented disasters were fire incidents, injuring two people and causing property losses worth Rs 1.493 million. According to the NEA, many fire incidents resulted from negligence and electrical short circuits.
The NEA has urged the public to exercise extreme caution when lighting fires or handling flammable materials, noting that simple preventive measures can protect property built through years of effort.
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