Two weeks after the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake that hit Nepal, another major earthquake measuring 7.3 in magnitude struck near Chilankha Village Development Committee (VDC) in Dolakha District on 12 May. Powerful aftershocks continued for hours, including 5.6 and 6.3 magnitude tremors with epicentres in Sindhupalchowk and Ramechhap districts. According to the Government, a total of 32 districts were affected including those still recovering from the 25 April earthquake such as Dolakha, Sindhupalchowk, Kavre, Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts. As of 13 May, 09:00 (UTC+5:45), the Government confirmed 65 deaths and 1,926 people injured. National search and rescue teams, using military helicopters, were deployed to assess the damage. The Multinational Military Coordination Center (MNMCC) reported that 1,405 people were rescued by air (1,307 people rescued by the Nepal Army) and another 1,050 were evacuated by land. Within the vicinity of the Chautara humanitarian hub, at least 20 buildings collapsed. In Dolakha District, a large number of houses were damaged by the 12 May earthquake. Heavy rain and aftershocks caused an influx of people to the Chautara humanitarian hub. An evacuation center (Tudikhel) has been established hosting some 86 families (over 350 people), including nine pregnant women. A new site 2 km away from the hub is hosting another 50 people. Debris removal is a priority in all affected districts. Debris from landslides in Langtang Region in the Himalayas, Bhirkot VDC (in Dolakha) and Lakuridada area damaged roads. Hagam and Bahrabise VDCs in Sindhupalchowk District are also reported to be inaccessible. Thunderstorms are forecasted in areas near the epicentre during the next five days, which may further hamper relief efforts. The weather disturbance may cause additional landslide and damage dams including at Sunkoshi in Sindhupalchowk. The 12 May earthquake severely damaged radio equipment and buildings in Dhading, Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk districts.
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Publisher:
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Bulletin or Poster
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Keywords:
NATURAL DISASTERS, EARTHQUAKES, DISASTER-PRONE AREAS, DISASTER RELIEF, DISASTER VICTIMS, NATURAL PHENOMENA, SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS, SEISMIC ACTIVITY, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, NATURAL PHENOMENA, GEOLOGICAL FAULTS, LANDFORMS, PLATE TECTONICS, HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF
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Thematic Group:
UNOCHA
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Humanitarian Coordination and Affair
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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