Nepal Reports Surge in Fire Incidents Amidst Dry Weather Conditions

According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority, a total of 23 disaster incidents occurred across the country from 10 AM on Falgun 16 to 10 AM on Falgun 17. Of these, 22 incidents were related to fire, with only one landslide event recorded.

The authority stated that property damage occurred due to fires that could have been avoided with general precautions. One person lost their life in the disasters, and five others were injured. The total loss due to these disasters amounted to NPR 5.245 million.