गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ 27 people die due to fire, forest fire and lightning in last 24 days Nepal 27 people die due to fire, forest fire and lightning in last 24 days KathmanduPati May 08, 2024 File Photo KATHMANDU – At least 27 people have lost their lives to fire, forest fire and lightning in the last 24 days. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), the fatalities occurred between April 13 and May 6. Some 18 people were killed in the fire, six in the forest fire and three in lightning strikes while 90 were injured in the incidents, the NDRRMA sources said. Meanwhile, the Authority has also approved a procedure to provide financial assistance to the fire victims’ families to build temporary houses. Earlier, such facilities were made available to the Gorkha earthquake victims. Comments 0 Share your view on this story. Please keep it civil and respectful. No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts. Leave a comment Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Comments appear after moderation.CommentName * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ Write your comments RELATED NEWS Singh says Balen-led government must complete five-year term Bandipur plans park featuring giant national flag Kathmandu, Sudurpaschim set for Friday’s NPL doubleheader Nepal seeks ICT cooperation with Qatar, Estonia Khanal, Antonio Guterres discuss Nepal’s flood, climate action Nepal Calls for global mountain climate action Top Headlines PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?5 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Why US Indo-Pacific strategy will fail Role of Vitamin D in pregnancy to combat COVID-19 Hetauda Cement Industry resumes operation Indian RAW Chief Goel meets Prime Minister Oli after coming to Nepal from Bhutan Vaccine prepared by Russia will be provided to Nepal, says Ambassador Novikov China denies territorial dispute with Nepal amidst accusation of Chinese construction in Lapcha Locals in Darchula enjoy Nepal Army’s newly constructed domestic road Govt appoints Deepak Bhandari as NARC’s Executive Director
