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Natural disasters claimed 323 human lives in three months across Nepal: Police

A flooded area in Manthali of Ramechhap district, on Monday, May 14, 2018.

Kathmandu, July 9

Nepal Police Headquarters says at least 323 people died in various natural disasters in past three months across the country.

The Headquarters says floods, landslides, lightnings, fires among other similar incidents killed 323 people from the beginning of current Bikram Sambat year (April 14, 2018).

In total, police have recorded 1,114 such incidents.

Total 57 persons are missing in the incidents.

The incidents affected 3,298 families in total; 720 houses were lost whereas 885 houses received damages. Likewise, 1,297 cattle lost their lives as 165 sheds were destroyed.

Dhanusha has the highest number of deaths (14) in past three months. It is followed by Morang (12), Jhapa (11) and Siraha (11).

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