Update 4/27/2015:
The death toll today has risen to over 3,800. Follow the link below to donate to Julian Lennon's White Feather Foundation Nepal Earthquake Fund. He will match donated funds.
April 26th: Yesterday Nepal suffered a tragic earthquake. This morning the death toll has risen to over 2,000. The initial earthquake was a 7.8-magnitude quake Northwest of Kathmandu. At 7 a.m. local time today, they had an aftershock of 6.7 causing additional misery.
The death toll today has risen to over 3,800. Follow the link below to donate to Julian Lennon's White Feather Foundation Nepal Earthquake Fund. He will match donated funds.
April 26th: Yesterday Nepal suffered a tragic earthquake. This morning the death toll has risen to over 2,000. The initial earthquake was a 7.8-magnitude quake Northwest of Kathmandu. At 7 a.m. local time today, they had an aftershock of 6.7 causing additional misery.
The initial earthquake caused death and damage in four
countries – Nepal, India, China and Pakistan. It caused avalanches on Mount
Everest. Seventeen people have been reported killed in the avalanches including
Google engineer Dan Fredinburg.
In addition to the many killed and injured in the earthquake
and aftershocks. A number of Nepal’s ancient buildings were also destroyed. The
Dharahara Tower, built in the 1800s, no longer stands.
Many countries have pledged aid including United States,
Norway, Pakistan, China and India. Authorities hope to have the International
Airport in Kathmandu ready to receive planes today. Also the high altitude and
terrain will make the rescue efforts difficult.
Our prayers and sympathies go out to the survivors.
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