Kathmandu, Nepal – The monsoon season in Nepal has left a trail of destruction, claiming the lives of 140 people, as reported by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority on Tuesday. The 135-day monsoon period, which spanned from May 29 to October 10, saw 1,454 disaster incidents, leaving 30 individuals missing and 300 injured. Landslides were the deadliest, responsible for 67 fatalities, followed by floods with 37 deaths, and lightning strikes claiming 29 lives. A staggering 5,995 families were affected by these calamities. Additionally, the report highlighted that 120 more lives were lost, and 622 people were injured due to other disasters such as fires and snakebites during the same period. The devastating impact of the monsoon has underscored the urgent need for enhanced disaster preparedness and response mechanisms in the region.