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Nepal
is a disaster-prone country mainly due to its young geology, mountainous
terrain, and widespread poverty. An assessment made by the Ministry
of Home Affairs shows that more than 18,000 people were killed
by various disasters between 1983 and 1998. The losses of productive
properties such as animals, agricultural land, and crops are overwhelming.
Major types of disasters in Nepal include floods, earthquakes,
droughts, landslides, epidemics, Glacial Lake Outburst Floods,
fire, and ecological hazards. Less devastating disasters include
avalanches, rainstorms, hailstorms, stampedes, and industrial
accidents. Among the major disasters, floods, landslides, and
epidemics are the most frequent and are usually deadly. |
