Monday 27 April 2015

Nepal quake update....

3/5/15

Death toll now pushing 7,000 

Map of Nepal showing areas affected by earthquake

People in more remote areas are still awaiting help....

Buddhimaya's family stand outside their home, which is still standing but unsafe to enter

Nepal's major tourist attractions- before and after-

Kathmandu's Durbar Square in 2010

A pillar where a statue of Garud, a Hindu divine character, stood is partially damaged after Saturday's earthquake at the Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu, Nepal (April 26, 2015)

Death toll now 4,000 and around 10,000 injured.  Some communities are still isolated and cut off (see map below)



The worst quake Nepal has seen for 80 years has left many sleeping outside and in temporary shelters for a 4th night.
A big aftershock hit on Sunday causing further damage and halting aid as the airport again had to be shut.

Meanwhile helicopters have rescued 140 people from Mount Everest.

hospitals have been overwhelmed with the injured....


more facts and figures here

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