Disasters kill two, injure eight in 23 incidents across the country in 24 hours

KATHMANDU: At least two people were killed and eight injured in 23 disaster incidents across 21 districts between 10 AM Friday and 10 AM Saturday, according to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

The daily disaster bulletin issued by the authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs reported one death each from snakebites and fires. All eight injured people were victims of snakebites.

The bulletin, numbered 2,295, said 94 police personnel were mobilized in response to the incidents. The disasters also affected 15 livestock, with estimated property damage totaling over Rs 1.4 million.

Of the 23 incidents, at least 10 involved fires, nine involved snakebites, three were landslides, and one involved an animal attack.