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The death toll in the powerful earthquake that struck Nepal on Friday has risen to 132, with more than 140 people injured, according to officials. The earthquake, which had a magnitude of 6.4, struck in the remote western region of the country, near the border with India.
Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived in the affected areas on Saturday to assess the damage and meet with survivors. He said that the government would provide all necessary assistance to the victims.
The earthquake caused widespread damage in the Jajarkot and West Rukum districts, where most of the casualties were reported. Hundreds of homes and other buildings were collapsed, and roads and bridges were damaged.
Rescue teams are still working to clear debris and reach remote areas to assess the extent of the damage. The government has also set up relief camps to provide food, shelter, and medical care to the displaced people.
The earthquake is the deadliest in Nepal since a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2015 that killed nearly 9,000 people and injured more than 22,000.
International Aid Pours In
Several countries and international aid organizations have offered assistance to Nepal in the aftermath of the earthquake. The United States, India, China, and the European Union are among the countries that have pledged aid to Nepal.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that it is working with the Nepalese government to coordinate the international response to the earthquake. OCHA has also released $15 million from its Central Emergency Response Fund to support the relief effort.
The Nepalese government has expressed its gratitude for the international support and has said that it is committed to providing all necessary assistance to the victims of the earthquake.
