Nepal Earthquake: Over 150 killed, survivors await aid

By hindustantimes.com

Published on Nov 06, 2023 12:10 pm IST

The Nepal government completed the search and rescue operation after a strong earthquake on Friday rattled nine districts of the mountainous region.

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Over 150 people were killed after a 6.4 magnitude quake with the epicentre at Jajarkot’s Ramidanda jolted Nepal on Friday. The tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region. (REUTERS)

Published on Nov 06, 2023 12:10 pm IST

Over 150 people were killed after a 6.4 magnitude quake with the epicentre at Jajarkot’s Ramidanda jolted Nepal on Friday. The tremors were also felt in parts of India, including Delhi and the National Capital Region. (REUTERS)

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The survivors of the catastrophe cremated their deceased relatives on Sunday. (AP)

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The survivors of the catastrophe cremated their deceased relatives on Sunday. (AP)

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The victims of the earthquake in Bheri Municipality, where several villages were affected, are also waiting for help and relief materials. (REUTERS)

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The victims of the earthquake in Bheri Municipality, where several villages were affected, are also waiting for help and relief materials. (REUTERS)

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Those displaced now are sheltering under a tarpaulin which has now become a new home for them and for the time being, is shielding them from cold, however, the worst is yet to come. (REUTERS)

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Those displaced now are sheltering under a tarpaulin which has now become a new home for them and for the time being, is shielding them from cold, however, the worst is yet to come. (REUTERS)

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Friday's earthquake damaged around 8,000 houses, both public and private, besides killing at least 157 people in Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal, officials said. (REUTERS)

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Friday's earthquake damaged around 8,000 houses, both public and private, besides killing at least 157 people in Jajarkot and Rukum West districts in western Nepal, officials said. (REUTERS)

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The earthquake caused the worst human and infrastructure losses since the devastating jolt of April 2015. In 2015, a 7.8 magnitude quake damaged nearly 800,000 houses besides killing nearly 9,000 people, according to the Post Disaster Needs Assessment Report, 2015. (AP)

Published on Nov 06, 2023 12:10 pm IST

The earthquake caused the worst human and infrastructure losses since the devastating jolt of April 2015. In 2015, a 7.8 magnitude quake damaged nearly 800,000 houses besides killing nearly 9,000 people, according to the Post Disaster Needs Assessment Report, 2015. (AP)

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“As per the initial estimate, around 3,000 houses have been fully damaged while an additional 5,000 suffered partial damages,” said Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesman for the home ministry. “The final tally of damaged homes is yet to come,” he added. (REUTERS)

Published on Nov 06, 2023 12:10 pm IST

“As per the initial estimate, around 3,000 houses have been fully damaged while an additional 5,000 suffered partial damages,” said Narayan Prasad Bhattarai, spokesman for the home ministry. “The final tally of damaged homes is yet to come,” he added. (REUTERS)

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