43 disasters reported across Nepal, 13 injured

Kathmandu: At least 13 people have been injured in 43 disaster-related incidents reported across the country in recent days, causing 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 among others.

Landslides accounted for the highest number of incidents, with 17 cases reported nationwide, said Ram Bahadur KC, the Authority’s Spokesperson. Likewise, heavy rainfall triggered seven incidents, while five cases each of fire and flood were recorded.

Similarly, there were four incidents each involving snakebites and animal attacks, along with one snowfall-related incident during that period, shared KC. Some of the injured were receiving treatment at local hospitals, while others had been referred to hospitals in neighbouring districts for further care.

The Authority said that rescue, relief and response operations are underway in coordination with relevant agencies in the affected areas. It is also gathering further details on the human casualties and property damage.

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