KATHMANDU: A total of 422 disaster-related incidents have been recorded across the country since mid-April.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, 23 people lost their lives and 73 others were injured between mid-April 1 to April 25.
The data shows 217 fire incidents, 14 lightning strikes, 29 windstorms, and three landslides during this period. Other incidents include one boat capsize, 20 snakebite cases, 16 animal attacks, and two cases each of heavy rainfall, floods, landslides, and hailstorms.
In total, 527 disaster incidents have been reported during this period. Within just 24 hours—from the morning of April 25 to the morning of April 25—32 incidents were recorded. Altogether, disasters have affected 27 districts across the country.
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