The death toll is now at 1900.
Aftershocks (31 of over 4 magnitude and above, including one 6.7 till 9am today) are still shaking the region and the tremors have been felt in neighbouring Indian cities New Delhi and Kolkata.
The quakes triggered Avalanches on mount Everest killing many sherpas and climbers for the second year in a row.
At least 5,000 with injuries reported so far and 700 dead in the capital city, Kathmandu, alone. The numbers are expected to rise.
Helicopters have flown in to fly the injured from Everest base camp off the mountain.
Many Nepalese have spent the night out in the open to afraid to go inside or unable to due to building collapses.
Many roads are still blocked, hampering relief efforts.
People are having to dig out survivors with bare hands and axes as bulldozers cannot get to many affected areas.
This article explain why the earthquakes impacts were so bad....
The magnitude of 7.8 is a high magnitude quake which is very powerful added to this the focus was only 11km under the ground and many of the buildings were poorly constructed so easily collapsed. However 'luckily' much areas affected found on solid bedrock so didn't shake as much.
poorly built buildings in the capital that have collapsedThe US is sending $1 dollars in aid and a disaster response team to the region.
25th April 2015.
Aid from nearby Sri Lanka has begun to arrive now the airport is open-
India has sent multiple rescue planes carrying medical supplies and a mobile hospital with a 40 strong disaster response team (including rescue dogs)
The UK has sent 8 humanitarian experts.
Pakistan has sent aircraft with a field hospital with beds, docs and specialist equipment to treat the injured. Dog rescue teams with sniffer dogs and emergency supplies (2000 meals, 600 blankets and 200 tents).
Norway has offered $3.9 in aid.
The EU has also promised to send aid, as have France, Israel and Germany
A 7.8 earthquake struck Nepal in the early hours of Saturday causing massive damage and destruction..
The epicentre of the earthquake was in Gorkha between the capital Kathmandu and Pokhara
Historic, World heritage status listed landmarks have been damaged beyond repair.
The Dharahara tower before and after the quake....
Eyewitnesses have been describing the tragedy that unfolded...
So how bad is it looking?.......
The runway was closed for a while but has reopened now.
Some roads are still closed and blocked.
Many buildings have collapsed, trapping many inside....
Over 1000 are all ready confirmed dead and many more could be found...
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