KATHMANDU, JULY 4 Natural disasters have claimed 127 lives and injured 773 people across Nepal since the beginning of the current disaster season on April 14, with authorities warning of continued rainfall and possible heavy downpours in several provinces over the coming days. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 2,721 disaster-related incidents were recorded between April 14 and July 3, affecting 3,722 families. The Authority's disaster bulletin released on Friday shows snakebite was the deadliest hazard, claiming 23 lives in 398 incidents. Landslides killed 21 people in 54 incidents, while lightning strikes claimed 19 lives in 205 incidents. Fire was the most frequently reported disaster, with 830 incidents causing 17 deaths and 100 injuries. Animal attacks accounted for 147 incidents, killing 14 people and injuring 82, while 474 storm-related incidents left 13 people dead and 67 injured. Floods, heavy rainfall, boat capsizes, forest fires and avalanches also caused casualties during the period. NDRRMA spokesperson Shanti Mahat said 31 disaster incidents were reported from 27 districts over the past 24 hours, leaving one person dead and 15 others injured. Meanwhile, the Weather Forecasting Division has warned that monsoon conditions will persist across the country on Saturday, with generally cloudy skies and rain expected in most areas. Moderate rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning is likely in parts of Koshi, Bagmati, Gandaki and Lumbini provinces, while one or two locations in these provinces may receive heavy rainfall. The Division has also forecast snowfall in some higher Himalayan regions and urged residents, particularly in hilly and lowland areas vulnerable to floods and landslides, to remain alert as monsoon activity continues.