In a remote region of Nepal, nestled in the Himalayas, a formidable earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4, as reported by the National Seismological Center in Nepal, and later scaled down to 5.7 by the German Research Center for Earth Sciences and 5.6 by the U.S. Geological Survey, has left a devastating impact. The tremor, originating near the town of Gajarkot, has resulted in at least 128 fatalities and numerous injuries, with over 100 individuals reported as injured.
Nepal Earthquake: At least 128 people were killed and over 100 injured-Source: X
The affected area, Karnali, is home to approximately 190,000 residents, scattered across its remote hills and valleys. The earthquake has caused extensive damage, with harrowing images of multi-story buildings reduced to rubble. The shocks were felt not only in nearby regions but also as far as Kathmandu, some 600 kilometers away.
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#WATCH | Nepal Earthquake | Houses in Bheri, Jajarkot reduced to rubble in the 6.4 magnitude earthquake last night.
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Witnesses in the Indian capital, New Delhi, reported that the tremors even reached there, causing panic in the streets. Videos on social media platforms captured people running to safety as the ground beneath them shook.
This tragic event is a stark reminder of Nepal’s vulnerability to seismic activities. In 2015, the nation was devastated by two powerful earthquakes, claiming the lives of around 9,000 people and reducing entire cities, centuries-old temples, and historical sites to rubble. Over a million homes were destroyed, and the economic toll reached a staggering six billion dollars.
The immediate aftermath of this recent earthquake is marked by a struggle to establish communication with the affected area, making it challenging to assess the full extent of the damage. The focus now lies on providing aid, support, and relief to those affected by this natural catastrophe.
The aftermath of this earthquake has brought to light the importance of disaster preparedness and the need for swift humanitarian response in such fragile seismic regions.
