Nepal Earthquake: Houses flattened, building collapsed, people terrified; massive earthquake leaves tragic imprint on Nepal | IN 10 POINTS

Nepal Earthquake: A pale of sorrow, grief and devastation descended the world's most breath taking landscapes in Nepal. The  picturesque valleys, stunning natural beauty, lush forests, serene lakes, and diverse wildlife is now the scene of a heart-breaking story of falling homes, loss of precious lives, buildings flattened. 

In a devastating turn of events, a severe and massive earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale jolted Nepal killing 140 and several others injured. The earthquake struck late Friday, leaving a path of devastation and sadness in its wake. The death toll is expected to rise.

ALL ABOUT NEPAL EARTHQUAKE IN 10 POINTS 

• According to the National Centre for Seismology, the magnitude of the earthquake on the Richter Scale was recorded at 6.4 and the epicentre of the quake was in Nepal at a depth of 10 km

• The tremors of the deadly earthquake in Nepal were also felt in several districts of North India including Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar.

• The heart-breaking scenes unfolded in Nepal as several houses collapsed or sustained substantial damage in the aftermath of the earthquake, leaving survivors huddled in dread. Nepal is surrounded by sirens of ambulances and emergency alarms.

• The death toll in the fatal earthquake that jolted Nepal on Friday, has surged to 140 , and 140 have suffered injuries.

• Jajarkot and West Rukum have suffered the most damage, with 92 deaths in Jajarkot alone

• All the heli operators of Nepal under rescue operation as instructions have been given to cancel regular flights and evacuate the injured from earthquake-affected areas to other regions.

• Bheri, Nalgad, Kushe, Barekot and Chedagad have been severely hit by the earthquake in Jajarkot district.

• Following the massive earthquake of 6.4 magnitude, Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' has arrived in Jajarkot to meet the affected people.

• Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' expressed grief over the human and material damage caused by the earthquake. Taking to X, the Nepal Prime Minister's Office stated, "Honorable Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal "Prachanda" has expressed his deep sorrow over the human and material damage caused by the earthquake at Ramidanda in Jajarkot at 11:47 on Friday night and has mobilized all 3 security agencies for the immediate rescue and relief of the injured."

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi expresses grief over the loss of lives and damage due to the earthquake in Nepal.He tweets, “India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and is ready to extend all possible assistance. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we wish the injured a quick recovery."

Deeply saddened by loss of lives and damage due to the earthquake in Nepal. India stands in solidarity with the people of Nepal and is ready to extend all possible assistance. Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and we wish the injured a quick recovery. @cmprachanda — Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) November 4, 2023

- With inputs from agencies

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