A second major earthquake struck on 12 May east of Kathmandu. The 7.3 magnitude quake caused further destruction to buildings and homes damaged by last month's quake. The death toll from the two quakes stands at over 8,580 with over 16,800 injured, according to the Nepali Ministry of Home Affairs. A total of 216 displacement sites were identified across 11 districts. Shelter, drinking water and resumption of livelihood activities are reported as the priority needs.
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Publisher:
UNOCHA
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Type / Script:
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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