Karamjit Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 According to IMD, tremors were felt across eastern and northern parts of India.A massive earthquake and a series of aftershocks have hit several parts of Nepal since Saturday morning, leaving in their wake dead, injured and damaged roads and buildings. Some tremors have lasted as much as 20 seconds.According to Nepalese Home Ministry at least 110 people were killed in the massive earthquake. -- PTIAccording to US Geological Survey (USGS), the epicentre of the quake was Lamjung district in western part of Nepal. The earthquake was of 7.9 magnitude on the Richter scale.The first tremor was felt around 11.50 a.m. and the aftershocks have continued even at the time of filing this report at 2.45 p.m.Spokesperson at the Metropolitan Police Commissioner’s Office in Kathmandu told The Hindu that the historic Dharahara Tower in the heart of the capital collapsed. With Saturday being a weekly holiday in the country and climbing the tower a popular holiday habit, police fear many could be trapped in the rubble.Reports pouring in from several parts of the country, according to several local media account, point to massive damage to older structures, roads. The number of dead and injured could not yet to be ascertained, but some dead bodies have been taken to the Civil Hospital, according to Kantipur Radio. The radio station also said cracks have appeared on the Araniko Highway which leads to Khasa in Tibetan Autonomous Region of China.Landslides in SikkimThe high-intensity also triggered landslides in various parts of Sikkim. A series of minor landslides have been reported from various places in the State, but there was no report of any loss of life so far. Read moreTremors felt in KolkataOne person was reported dead in north Bengal, while strong tremors were felt in Kolkata and its suburbs on Saturday as a high intensity earthquake measuring 7.9 on Richter Scale with its epicentre in Nepal, rocked many parts of north and east India. Read moreTremors in north IndiaTremors were felt across eastern and northern parts of India, said J.L. Gautam, Head (Operations), Seismology, at the Indian Meteorological Department.“Earthquake of magnitude 7.5 occurred today at 11.41 a.m. between latitude 28.1 North and Longitude 84.6 East. The epicentre was located in Nepal,” an IMD statement said.The tremors, which were felt in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab, lasted for a minute, triggering panic and forcing people to rush out of their houses and offices.Two persons were injured in the high intensity earthquake in different parts of Bihar, prompting Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to cut short his visit to New Delhi.There were no immediate reports of loss of life or damage to property in Delhi. Read moreOfficials said Metro train services in Delhi were also affected due to the earthquake.The quake was 31 km deep. Aftershocks were felt in Delhi and parts of northern India. "We are working to reach out to those affected, both at home and in Nepal," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the quake. He has called high-level meeting at 3 p.m. to discuss situation emerging due to earthquake.From: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/massive-earthquake-in-nepal-tremors-felt-across-north-india/article7140826.ece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
software182 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaloo1995 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 sad..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 terrible news... so much damage and loss of life in just a few seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windowsvistas Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 may their souls rest in peace -_- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcs18 Posted April 25, 2015 Share Posted April 25, 2015 Heartfelt sympathies to all the victims - the destitute, homeless, the injured and condolences to the loved ones of those who lost their lives (may their souls rest in peace.) :pope: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnglishLionheart Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Just to update pamadhilwankan's post http://news.sky.com/story/1471939/massive-earthquake-in-nepal-kills-over-1300 As you good folk have said, absolutely terrible!!! Note: I don't see Spain offering any help :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0veR Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I heard it was about 1400 died not 100 :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dMog Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I heard it was about 1400 died not 100 :(the count stands at higher than 1500 now and will surely rise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 Mother nature's fury at its best. Really is a heart tearing act of god. May those rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudrax Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 I heard it was about 1400 died not 100 :(the count stands at higher than 1500 now and will surely riseThe count has exceeded 3000 :( Most of them are tourists from other countries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reefa Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 New satellite images of Nepal show earthquake's devastation R.i.P.. :pope: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rasbridge Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Media are now reporting that over 4,000 people were killed by the earthquake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
humble3d Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Media are now reporting that over 4,000 people were killed by the earthquake.Correct; However, this is no where near over as the tectonic plates continue to battle...http://www.wsj.com/articles/how-the-nepal-earthquake-happened-like-clockwork-1430044358 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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