Initial Reports: 500 Dead in Earthquake

More than 500 people are known to have died in a powerful Earthquake happened at 11: 40 am this morning in Nepal. The death toll is increasing with every second. Also, a total of 14 after shocks were recorded in Nepal.  The natural disaster resulted the wreck of many historical buildings as per the reports. The quake measured at a magnitude of 7.9 at richter scale and struck an area between the capital Kathmandu and the city Pokhara. 

This is said to be the worst earthquate that hit Nepal after 1934. There were tremors not only from entire area of Nepal but also across many parts of India. Tremors were noticed in the states of India such as UP, Delhi, West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh. Tremors were caused in East and West Godavari Districts, Srikakulam, Vijayawada etc. 

Indian government is very quick in sending the relief teams to Nepal. A team from Indian Air Force, Navy and Military left for Nepal a couple of minutes ago. Armed forces from neighboring countries may also be deployed to Nepal very soon. Wish that relief and rescue operations will be done promptly so as to save the lives of hundreds of people.