Nepal death toll rises further

At least 4,352 bodies have so far been recovered after last week’s massive earthquake that struck just outside of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu.

Nepal death toll rises further

At least 4,352 bodies have so far been recovered after last week’s massive earthquake that struck just outside of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu.

Deputy Inspector General of Police Komal Singh Bam said the toll includes 1,176 bodies recovered in Sindhupalchuk district, just north-east of the capital.

He says 8,063 people have been injured in the magnitude 7.8 quake.

Another 18 people were also killed in a quake-triggered avalanche that swept the Everest base camp.

In neighbouring India 61 people were killed and China’s official Xinhua News Agency reported 25 dead in Tibet.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Cranes arrive to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse Cranes arrive to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
Jacob Zuma Former South Africa leader Jacob Zuma barred from running in elections
Nine detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack Nine detained in Tajikistan in relation to Moscow concert hall attack
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited