KATHMANDU, April 9: At least 102 people have been killed in incidents of fire in about a one-year period (from April 14, 2023 to April 3, 2024). More than 3,795 fire incidents were reported in various places of the country during this period, resulting in the casualties, stated the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).
Temporary housing construction for earthquake survivors is currently in progress in Rukum West, where more than 10,000 such dwellings have already been erected in the district.