23 disaster incidents reported in 24 hours, six dead, three missing

KATHMANDU: A total of 23 disaster-related incidents were reported across the country in the past 24 hours, leaving six people dead, three missing and 10 injured.

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the estimated property damage from the incidents, which included fires, snakebites, altitude sickness and a boat capsize, amounted to Rs. 2.9 million. The incidents occurred between 10:00 am on October 25 and 10:00 am on October 26.

NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said fires accounted for the highest number of incidents, with 11 cases reported. These were followed by nine snakebite incidents, two cases of altitude sickness and one boat capsize.