At 11:56 local time on 25 Apr a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, with the epicenter in Lamjung District, 80 km north-west of Kathmandu. Aftershocks continue to occur, including a 6.7 magnitude earthquake on 26 Apr. Many people remain outside their houses in fear of further aftershocks. The Government reports more than 2,200 deaths, over 5,800 injuries.1 These figures are expected to increase as information becomes available.
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Publisher:
UNOCHA
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Bulletin or Poster
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Keywords:
NATURAL DISASTERS, DISASTER RELIEF, EARTHQUAKES, EARTHQUAKE ZONES, DISASTER PREVENTION, EARTHQUAKE PREDICTION, EARTHQUAKE AFTERSHOCKS, HIMANITARIAN SUPPORT, INJURIES, RESCUE, EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, EMERGENCY SHELTER,INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, DISASTER MANAGEMENT MECHANISMS, DRINKING WATER, EMERGENCY SERVICES
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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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