Kathmandu, April 12: The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that a total of 7,648 disaster incidents were recorded over the past year, with fire-related incidents, including wildfires, making up the largest share.
The high number of fire incidents calls for stronger attention and action from government agencies. Data from the authority shows that reducing fire-related disasters requires stricter precautions.
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The authority attributes major losses of life and property to a lack of awareness, negligence, and the tendency to set fire to forests and dry materials.
From April 13 last year to April 9 this year, the country recorded 3,720 fire incidents. These incidents claimed 105 lives, injured 571 people, and affected 4,260 families.
During the same period, 328 wildfire incidents were reported, resulting in two deaths, three injuries, and impacts on 58 families.
The authority has repeatedly urged the public to take precautions, keep flammable materials away from fire sources, and support awareness campaigns to prevent such incidents.
In just one day, from the morning of April 9 to the morning of April 10, a total of 19 disaster incidents were recorded nationwide, 16 of which were fire-related. With the dry season increasing the risk, the authority has again called for heightened vigilance.
The Ministry of Forests and Environment has also mobilized its agencies to control wildfire and fire incidents.
