Nepal Earthquake 2015 News Updates & Videos: A Look Into The Tragedy That Killed Thousands
- Maria Myka
- Apr 27, 2015 09:54 AM EDT
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Aftershocks continue to terrify the citizens of Nepal and have hindered rescue efforts as the death toll of the massive earthquake which hit the nation Saturday has reportedly exceeded 3,200.
A report from the Los Angeles Times noted that thousands of people were camped out in the streets, parks, and sports fields, terrified of the possibility of another aftershock bringing more buildings down.
But while the rescue efforts are difficult in the mainland, there are also helicopter teams trying to evacuate dozens of climbers on Mount Everest, many of which were critically injured when the quake triggered an avalanche, sweeping through a base camp packed full of people trying to scale the mountain. Rescue efforts were also stalled mainland when the aftershocks sent more snow and ice down the mountain.
A spokesperson for the national police, Kamal Singh Bam, said via Wall Street Journal, "It's a very desperate situation. The death toll is very high and it will go up even more. Rescue operations are slow because we don't have all the proper facilities."
The government of Nepal needs a lot of help, considering that it is among the poorest and least-developed countries in the world, according to the Wall Street Journal. Deputy chief of mission at the embassy in New Dehli, Krshna Prasad Dhakal, said that "it will take many months just to get back to normalcy."
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked a large portion of Nepal and triggered a deadly avalanche on Mount Everest had people fearing the powerful and multiple aftershocks. The earthquake's epicenter was located nearly 50 miles from Kathmandu, the country's capital. According to Deccan Chronicle, tremors can still be felt Sunday.
It has also been reported that most areas already lack food and water, and hospitals are already in dire need of supplies. While rescue missions are ongoing, everyone else in the world can help. Mashable listed a couple of charities that anyone can donate to, including World Vision, which already has a presence in Nepal, Oxfam, and Samaritan's Purse. Other organizations include Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere (CARE), Save the Children, Catholic Relief Services, and UNICEF.
Some nations have already responded to Nepal's call for help, the first of which were India, China, and Pakistan, Deccan Chronicle noted. The United States, the United Arab Emirates, Germany and France have reportedly sent much-needed support.
"We are overwhelmed with rescue and assistance requests from all across the country," Deepak Panda, a member of the country's disaster management told Deccan Chronicle.
"We urge foreign countries to give us special relief materials and medical teams," Leela Mani Paudel, Nepal's government Chief Secretary said via BBC.
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