Monday, April 27, 2015

3300 confirmed dead after Nepal earthquake

Over 3300 people are now confirmed dead after the earthquake which hit Nepal on Saturday.

Nepal's National Emergency Operation Centre says more than 6500 people have been injured.

The 7.8 magnitude quake caused serious damage to the capital Kathmandu.

But aid agencies warn the scale of the crisis in remote mountainous areas is still not yet clear.

Tens of thousands are sheltering in tents in Kathmandu and surrounding areas.

Tanya Baron of charity Plan UK is in Nepal and says the reality on the ground is dire.

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Tanya Baron of charity Plan UK is in Nepal and says the situation is actually worsening in some areas.

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Tanya Baron of charity Plan UK is in Nepal and says the death toll is certain to rise.

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Tanya Baron of charity Plan UK is in Nepal and says cash donations from governments and the public will go to clear and urgent requirements.

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