KATHMANDU: A total of 674 disaster-related incidents have been reported across Nepal between April 14 and 30, leaving 36 people dead and 165 injured.
According to data released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, at least 436 families have been affected during the period.
Forest fires and fire incidents accounted for the highest number of cases, with 199 and 170 incidents respectively. Fire-related incidents alone claimed nine lives, injured 56 people, and affected 103 families.
Similarly, forest fires resulted in one death, two injuries, and impacted 22 families.
Floods and landslides were reported in 59 incidents, causing five deaths, 14 injuries, and affecting 158 families.
Wild animal attacks accounted for 25 incidents, resulting in three deaths and 19 injuries. High-altitude sickness led to five deaths in eight incidents, while lightning strikes also caused five deaths in eight separate cases.
Other recorded incidents during the period include 11 landslides, 20 cases of heavy rainfall, 13 windstorms, one case of roof damage, and four livestock-related incidents.
The data indicate that fire, forest fire, and flood-related disasters remained the most frequent hazards during last two weeks.
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