Nepal

Deadly 6.4 Earthquake Strikes, Leaving Over 100 Dead and Dozens Injured

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A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4, according to Nepal’s National Seismological Center, wreaked havoc in the western region of Jajarkot, Nepal, on Friday night. The disaster resulted in the death of at least 128 individuals and left dozens injured. The tremors were so strong that they were felt as far away as New Delhi, India, causing buildings to shake. The earthquake, which struck at 11:47 p.m., is the deadliest Nepal has experienced since …

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Plane crashes, killing 72 people

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An aircraft carrying 72 people crashed in Nepal, killing at least all on board. The plane crashed on Sunday while flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Pokhara is a bustling tourist town located approximately 200 kilometers (124 miles) west of Kathmandu. The twin-engine ATR 72 aircraft operated by Nepal’s Yeti Airlines carried 72 passengers, including two infants, four crew members and ten foreign nationals, said airline spokesman Sudarshan Bartaula. “We expect to recover more bodies,” said …

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