The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Nepal recently has risen to 4,310, the Home Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. Many more people have been reported to be missing.
On Sunday, fresh tremors were felt across India's northern belt after another earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hit the east of Kathmandu. A massive earthquake of 7.8 magnitude had struck Nepal, earlier on Saturday, resulting in thousands of deaths.
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The calamity, one of the worst in over 80 years, was followed by 55 aftershocks. Prime Minister Sushil Koirala says the government is doing all it can but is overwhelmed by the scale of the catastrophe.
Rescuers are still struggling to bring aid to remote Himalayan areas. Heavy rain is worsening the plight of hundreds of thousands of people camped out in the open.
The UN estimates that eight million people in 39 districts have been affected by the 7.8-magnitude quake - more than a quarter of the population. More than 10,000 people have been injured.
Source: ANI
The UN estimates that eight million people in 39 districts have been affected by the 7.8-magnitude quake - more than a quarter of the population. More than 10,000 people have been injured.
Source: ANI
Indian Doctors, Public Health Experts Head to the Quake-Hit Nepal
An Indian medical team of 10 orthopedic surgeons, 4 anesthetists, 12 male nurses and 8 surgical technicians, and 15 tons of medical supplies has left for Nepal.
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 Nepali Students, Doctors and Various Organizations Gather Funds for Earthquake VictimsThe denizens of Pune (India) will collect monetary donations and items such as clothes, bedding, etc, through social media and other means. | Advertisement
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Indian Army Sets Up Sub-Headquarters at Nepal Quake Epicenter for Relief Services
Over 200 civilians were taken to safe areas and 47 more taken to hospitals in a joint effort with the National Disaster Response Force and the Indian Air Force.
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