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Nepal scrambles to rescue survivors of a quake that killed at least 128
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on November 4, 2023
A strong earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people and injured dozens more. The death toll is expected to rise as communication with affected areas remains cut off. The focus is currently on finding survivors and providing them with medical assistance. Troops are clearing blocked roads and mountain trails,...
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Published on November 6, 2023 - 03:02
Nepal survivors recount devastating 5.6-magnitude earthquake
At least 157 people died and more than 100 were injured when a 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a remote pocket in west Nepal on the evening of 3 November. Villagers say they were up all night digging through the rubble of their destroyed houses in search for survivors. “My brother and I were buried [under the rubble] and I lost my consciousness. My brother was screaming for help.,” says Kamal Oli. Nepal lies on a major geological faultline, making it more prone to earthquakes.