Natural disasters claim 496 lives in Nepal in a year
The article reports on natural disaster casualties in Nepal from April 2025 to April 2026, citing government data. It details the causes of deaths, injuries, and affected families, with specific statistics on fatalities from fires, snakebites, and landslides.
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“A total of 496 people lost their lives in natural disasters in Nepal over the 12 months from April 14, 2025, to April 13, 2026, a government agency said on Monday.”
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“The Trishuli River flood affects the riverbanks and houses in Nuwakot, Nepal, July 8, 2025.”
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“In its annual report, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said fires accounted for the highest number of deaths at 106, followed by 101 deaths from snakebites and 76 from landslides.”
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“The authority noted that fires not only caused the highest number of fatalities but also resulted in the greatest number of injuries and the most property damage.”
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“According to the report, 1,991 people were injured in 7,716 disaster-related incidents during the period.”
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“A total of 38 people remain missing, while 13,693 families were directly affected.”
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