Nepal Online Patrika - Kathmandu. In the monsoon rains that began on June 10 in Nepal, 134 people lost their lives due to floods and landslides caused by the monsoon. The Nepal Police, represented by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) and spokesperson Dan Bahadur Karki, provided a detailed account of the fatalities and injuries spread across various provinces of Nepal.
Provincial Breakdown of Fatalities:
Kathmandu Valley: 2 deaths
Koshi Province: 22 deaths
Madhesh Province: 6 deaths
Bagmati Province: 25 deaths
Gandaki Province: 38 deaths
Lumbini Province: 23 deaths
Karnali Province: 8 deaths
Sudurpaschim Province: 10 deaths
Gandaki Province was the hardest hit, experiencing the highest number of fatalities.
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Injuries and Missing Persons:
A total of 148 people have been reported injured.
Kathmandu Valley: 9 injuries
Koshi Province: 34 injuries
Madhesh Province: 9 injuries
Bagmati Province: 9 injuries
Gandaki Province: 29 injuries
Lumbini Province: 9 injuries
Karnali Province: 35 injuries
Sudurpaschim Province: 14 injuries
Additionally, seven individuals are still missing, with ongoing search and rescue operations.
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Displacement and Property Damage:
The disasters have led to the displacement of approximately 4,030 families. Significant damage to infrastructure and properties includes:
Houses: 182 inundated, 203 damaged
Other Structures: 75 sheds, 41 bridges, 1 school, 2 government offices
Livestock: 516 cattle perished.
Climate Concerns and Preparedness:
Climate experts have warned that the frequency and intensity of such disasters could increase due to erratic weather patterns. Unusual weather events, such as heavy rainfall in short durations and prolonged dry spells, have become more common in Nepal.
The government has improved disaster preparedness by training around 12,000 personnel from the Nepal Army, Armed Police Force, and Nepal Police.
Additionally, over 100,000 volunteers have received disaster response training. However, despite these efforts, significant gaps exist in effectively managing and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters.