KATHMANDU: A total of 7,648 disaster incidents were recorded over the past year, with fire-related incidents—including wildfires—making up the largest share.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, the high number of fire incidents highlights the urgent need for government agencies to take stronger and more proactive measures for prevention.
The Authority’s statistics emphasize the importance of adopting targeted precautions to reduce fire-related risks. It has attributed the significant loss of lives and property to factors such as negligence, lack of public awareness, and the common practice of burning forests, dry vegetation, and other combustible materials.
Data from the Authority show there were 3,720 fire incidents nationwide in the period. These incidents resulted in 105 deaths, 571 injuries, and affected 4,260 families.
During the same period, 328 wildfire incidents were reported. These led to two deaths, three injuries, and impacted 58 families.
The Authority has urged the public to take extra precautions, including keeping flammable materials away from fire sources, increasing awareness, and adopting preventive measures to minimize risks.
According to the Authority, between the morning of March 27 and the morning of March 28, a total of 19 disaster incidents were recorded across the country, 16 of which were fire-related. With fire incidents rising during the dry season, the authority has once again called for heightened vigilance and proactive safety measures.
The Ministry of Forests and Environment has also mobilized its agencies to control wildfires and other fire-related incidents.
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