Nepal: 128 people have died so far due to earthquake, hundreds injured; PM Prachanda leaves for tour of affected areas

So far 128 people have died and hundreds have been injured due to the massive earthquake in western Nepal. Many houses have been destroyed by the earthquake. Nepalese officials have confirmed that more than 35 people have died in Rukum West, while more than 90 people have died in Jajarkot district. The rescue force has been engaged in rescue operations since the earthquake.

Let us tell you, at around 11.30 pm on Friday, strong earthquake tremors were felt in the western area of Nepal. The intensity of the earthquake has been measured at 6.4 on the Richter scale. At the same time, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has left for a tour of the flood-affected areas. Also, Indian PM Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of life and property due to the earthquake.

shocks lasting 40 seconds

According to officials of Nepal's National Seismological Centre, the earthquake struck at 11.47 pm, with its epicenter at a depth of 10 kilometers underground in Jajarkot. The impact of the earthquake was also felt in India and China. Tremors were felt in India also for about 40 seconds.

People seen scared on the streets in Kathmandu

At the same time, a strong earthquake was felt in Nepal's capital Kathmandu and surrounding areas. Jajarkot is about 500 kilometers west of Kathmandu. As soon as the earthquake was felt, people in Kathmandu came out of their homes. During this time people were seen scared on the streets.

Prime Minister Prachanda expressed grief over the loss of life and property

Nepal's Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal Prachanda has expressed grief over the loss of life and property due to the earthquake. Nepal's PMO tweeted, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life and houses due to the earthquake that occurred in Ramidanda, Jajarkot at 11.47 pm on Friday. All three security agencies have been deployed for immediate rescue and relief of the injured.

Indian PM also expressed grief

Indian PM Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of life and property due to the earthquake in Nepal. He tweeted on the social media platform and said, 'India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and is ready to provide all possible assistance. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we wish speedy recovery to the injured.

The injured will be kept in these hospitals

A Nepal official said that Bheri Hospital, Kohalpur Medical Hospital, Nepalgunj's Army Hospital, and Police Hospital have been dedicated to the people affected by the earthquake. Apart from this, heli operators have been asked to be prepared. Additionally, regular flight movements have been suspended to facilitate transportation of the injured from the affected areas. Instructions have been given to deploy one ambulance at Nepalgunj airport and military barrack helipad.

A powerful earthquake of 7.8 magnitude occurred in 2015

Let us tell you, earthquakes are common in the Himalayan country Nepal. In 2015, a powerful earthquake of 7.8 magnitude shook the entire country, killing more than 12,000 people and destroying thousands of houses.

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