Kathmandu. In the last 24 hours, 20 disasters of various nature have occurred across the country. In that incident, eight people were injured and there was a financial loss of Rs. 24 lakh 15 thousand.
According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, disaster incidents including fire, snakebite, lake flooding, landslides and animal attacks have occurred in various districts of the country from 10 am on November 6 till today.
According to Shanti Mahat, spokesperson of the authority, there have been cases of snakebite in Saptari, Dhading, Gorkha, Kanchanpur and Dadeldhura. Similarly, fire incidents have occurred in Morang, Sunsari, Bara, Nawalparasi East, Dang, Salyan, Kailali and Dadeldhura.
Similarly, there have been incidents of lake flooding in Manang and Dolpa, landslides in Myagdi and animal attacks in Kaski and Kailali. Eight people have been injured in these disasters in different districts. The authority said that although there was no human loss in the incident, there was damage to material property.
Among those injured in the disaster, some are being treated at hospitals in the respective districts, while some have been taken to hospitals outside the district for further treatment. According to the authority, the relevant agencies are active in collecting the details of the damage caused by the incident and for the necessary management in the affected areas.
The authority has requested the general public to coordinate with the local administration, security agencies and related agencies and follow the official notification if there is a risk of disaster.
The authority suggests that by being cautious during disasters and adopting risk reduction measures, the possible loss of human wealth can be reduced.