A 7.9—magnitude earthquake has struck Nepal and India, killing over 100 people. The most severe damage was seen in Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, where buildings collapsed, reportedly causing numerous injuries.
More than 100 people killed by the earthquake
More than 100 people killed by the earthquake, which struck before noon on Saturday. But this number is expected to rise, due to the high number of large families that live in Kathmandu's poorly constructed buildings.
Kathmandu occurred Earthquake
It occurred 33km east of Lamjung District and 80km northwest of Kathmandu, which has a population of about 1 million. The quake was at a depth of 31km.
Many People Injured
Many of the injured have been rushed to the city's main hospital with broken limbs ands arms for treatment.A number of buildings collapsed in the central district of the city, including historic temples, which are hundreds of years old.
Dharahara (Bhimsen) Tower
The historic Dharahara (Bhimsen) Tower, dating back to 1832, has reportedly collapsed in Kathmandu, said witnesses. The 62—meter-high monument was a part of Architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO.People were seen running from their houses after the buildings shook for several minutes in Delhi and parts of the National Capital Region.
