Earthquakes

Magnitude 5+ Earthquakes – Global

5.2 Earthquake hits the India-Bangladesh border.

Nepal Earthquake - Update

The official death toll for Saturday’s earthquake has currently stands at 4,349, with more than 6,500 injured, as the nation struggles to provide relief to thousands of survivors.

Heavy rain has added to the hardship of thousands of people forced to sleep rough for a fourth night , after the earthquake destroyed their homes. Water, food and power are scarce, raising fears of waterborne diseases.

The UN estimates that eight million people have been affected by the earthquake. The World Food Programme says 1.4 million people are in need of immediate help.