In Nepal, a growing number of victims of the devastating earthquake. According to the latest, but still very rough figures, the victims – a half thousand people. Tens of thousands – were left without a roof over their head. The Russian President has expressed his condolences to the country’s leadership. Ministry of Emergency Situations offers his help. In the disaster area, in addition to Nepal – some parts of India, Bangladesh and Tibet.
At 11:41 am there was first an earthquake of magnitude 7.9 magnitude, 80 km from the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, near the second largest city Pokhroy. Half an hour later there was a second push, slightly less powerful, but that it causes avalanches on Mount Everest.
The mountains of debris, destroyed homes, panic and chaos among the locals. This in Nepal have not seen for 80 years. The last time an earthquake of this magnitude in the country took place in 1934. Then killed 10 thousand people, and had to be rebuilt Kathmandu.
Later, there is emerging evidence of the victims. More than a thousand dead, many more wounded. Hospitals can not cope with the influx of casualties.
The situation is aggravated by the fact that in Nepal – the height of the tourist season. Everest climbers died 18. A few more are still missing, dozens injured. Russians among them.
Almost immediately, the Government of Nepal to declare an emergency and asks for help. One of the first Russian Emergencies Ministry has responded. Rescuers are ready to fly to the disaster area at any time.
The fastest of all the rescue came from neighboring India. Sent to Nepal humanitarian aid, medical and special equipment.
“We were sent to the scene of the tragedy of our best specialists. They will participate in search and rescue operations. They will have the most modern equipment, including detectors to search for people in the rubble, devices that can cut metal. There will also be involved dog handlers with dogs, “- said Secretary of the Interior Ministry of India.
In India itself there are also affected. About 40 people were killed. Several buildings collapsed in New Delhi.
The effects of the earthquake are enormous. In Pokhre and Kathmandu rubble and landslides. Vanished Internet and telephone. There is no electricity. Closed airport.
collapsed known to the whole world, Bhimsen Tower, listed on the UNESCO cultural heritage. Victims placed in shelters, in sports stadiums. There is still a shortage of medicines, water and food.
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