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Nepal

Nepal: Earthquake 2015 - Office of the Resident Coordinator - Situation Report No. 03 (as of 26 April 2015; 7:00 pm)

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Highlights

  • The Government reports over 2,200 deaths and over 5,800 injured people (Source: NEOC - http://neoc.gov.np/en/). This is expected to increase.

  • Most affected districts are Dhading, Gorkha, Rasuwa, Sindhupalchowk, Kavre, Nuwakot, Dolakha, Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, and Ramechhap.

  • The Government of Nepal has officially requested international assistance.

  • In support of national efforts, international search and rescue teams have begun to arrive into Kathmandu.

  • Total affected population not yet determined but 35 of 75 districts are reported to be affected.