KATHMANDU: At least 13 people have been injured in 43 disaster-related incidents reported across the country in recent days, with property damage estimated at Rs 940,000.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the incidents included landslides, heavy rainfall, floods, fires, snakebites, animal attacks and snowfall.
Landslides accounted for the highest number of incidents, with 17 cases reported nationwide, said Ram Bahadur KC, spokesperson for the authority.
Similarly, seven incidents were triggered by heavy rainfall, while five cases each of fire and flooding were recorded. There were also four incidents each involving snakebites and animal attacks, along with one snowfall-related incident during the reporting period, KC said.
Some of the injured are receiving treatment at local hospitals, while others have been referred to hospitals in neighbouring districts for further medical care.
The authority said rescue, relief and response operations were underway in coordination with relevant agencies in the affected areas. It is also collecting further details on casualties and property damage.
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