19 Disaster Incidents Reported Across Nepal in 24 Hours, Primarily Fire Outbreaks

Kathmandu. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, a total of 19 disaster incidents occurred across the country from 10 AM on Falgun 4 to 10 AM on Falgun 5.

Of these, 15 incidents were related to fire outbreaks. The authority's data indicates an increase in fire incidents due to carelessness. It was observed that these fire incidents could have been prevented even with normal precautions during the winter season.