Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Rises Above 3,500
The aftermath of the earthquake that occurred in Nepal on Thursday has left the families of victims and the world devastated.
BBC
reports that the death toll has risen to 3,617 casualties, and over
6,500 people have been injured. In addition, dozens of people in China
and India were killed.
Over 200
climbers around Mount Everest have been rescued. The mountain had been
struck by heavy avalanches in the 7.8-magnitude quake.
According
to reports, “officials have warned that the number of casualties could
rise as rescue teams
reach remote mountainous areas of western Nepal.”
Photo Credit: AFP
Nepal Earthquake Death Toll Rises Above 3,500
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