One dead, eight injured in 13 disaster incidents in 24 hours

KATHMANDU: One person died and eight others were injured in 13 disaster-related incidents reported across the country over the past 24 hours.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the incidents, including fires, snakebites, landslides and wild animal attacks, were reported in various districts between 10 am on October 24 and 10 am on October 25.

NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said snakebite incidents were reported in Bhojpur and Manang. Fire incidents occurred in Panchthar, Rautahat, Bara, Parsa, Kathmandu, Gorkha, Nawalparasi West, Banke and Kanchanpur, while a wild animal attack was reported in Banke.

The incidents resulted in loss of life, injuries and damage to property. Some of the injured are receiving treatment at hospitals in their respective districts, while others have been referred to hospitals in other districts for further medical care.

The total financial loss from the incidents has been estimated at approximately Rs. 1.32 million.

The NDRRMA is collecting further details about the damage and coordinating response and management efforts in the affected areas. Relevant agencies have been urged to take necessary precautions to prevent further losses.

The authority has also urged the public to contact local administrations, security agencies and other relevant bodies if they identify potential disaster risks. It advised people to follow official information and instructions and adopt appropriate safety measures to minimise the risk of loss of life and property.