On 12 May, another earthquake of 7.3 magnitude struck Nepal at 12:50 local time. The epicentre was in the southeast of Kodari in Sindhupalchowk District, approximately 76 kilometers northeast of Kathmadu. The quake and subsequent aftershocks have caused 24 deaths and 546 injuries (Source: OCHA sitrep, 12 May). Landslides in the mountains have hampered access to the towns, adding further devastation. A dozen buildings have fallen in Chautara, Sindhupalchowk District and 11 people have died. IOM and other agencies have set up temporary shelters for displaced people beside the humanitarian hub in Chautara. This site is now hosting close to 100 people in a relatively small area. The earthquake caused some panic and many people fled to the pre-existing, government identified Open Spaces. On 10 May, heavy rain fall and hail resulted in flooding in Chautara, further increasing health risks for the displaced populations living in makeshift shelters and tents. Continued rains will severely impact the humanitarian community’s ability to stockpile and pre-position essential relief items in remote areas.
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Publisher:
IOM
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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:
IOM
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Internatinal Organization for Migration
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Thesaurus:
13.02.00
- Disaster Prevention, Preparedness And Relief
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