Facts about Nepal Earthquake

A strong (7.8) earthquake hit Nepal in the area near Barpak, a mountain village between capital Kathmandu and tourist town Pokhara. The earthquake was followed by many powerful aftershocks and a very powerful one (6.7) hit Nepal on Sunday April 26.

The earthquakes caused extensive damage to buildings and thousands of deaths and injuries and was even felt in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.

Many (historic) buildings collapsed, temples have been ruined, roads destroyed. Nearly 8000 deaths in Nepal and tens of deaths in India & Tibet. The quake was followed by more than 430 aftershocks and another huge earthquake (6.8) on May 12.

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NEPAL EARTHQUAKE Editorial: "Nepal's Youth - Shaken…. And Stirred"

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I first came to Kathmandu in back in 1999. Fresh out of university, ready to explore the country’s rolling hills and snow-capped mountains with not more than a few dollars in my pocket. Beyond the endearing smiles and warm ‘Namastes’ that drew me to the country, I fell in love with the city’s postcard-perfect ancient architecture, towering pagodas, palatial walls, rabbit-warren of narrow