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“According to preliminary estimates, eight million people in 39 districts of Nepal have been affected by the disaster, with over two million in 11 seriously damaged regions” of the country, home to 28 million people – concludes the United Nations.
Nepalese authorities also stated that the number of deaths on Saturday earthquake could reach 10,000. – The government is doing all it can to rescue and help – said in an interview with Reuters, Prime Minister Sushil Koirala. – This is a challenge and a very difficult time for the country – he stressed. According to the latest Ministry of Interior in Nepal so far in the earthquake killed 4 349 people and more than 7,000 were injured.
Nepalese authorities are asking for help
Thousands of residents of the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, spent a third night in a row in the open air, afraid to return to their homes – reports the BBC News website. To rescue and exploration have been involved almost the entire Nepalese army and police. From the rubble, more than 50 hours after the tragedy, still living people are prevented. Hospitals can not cope with a large number of wounded and those in need of medical care. Many Nepalese complains that help is coming too slowly.
The Nepali government has admitted that asked for foreign aid, because there is literally everything – from blankets on helicopters. To date, it sent a number of countries, including India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Rescuers: In the region of Mount Everest are announced new shocks
There is also a 81 Polish rescuers HUSAR group who conduct research in the town of Bhaktapur in the Kathmandu Valley – passed the State Fire Service spokesman, st. Brig. Fireman.
– Rescuers from heavy search and rescue group went to the town of Bhaktapur, which is about 20 km from the camp of our firefighters, in the area where most of the buildings were destroyed by the disaster. Join the exploration – Fireman said.
He added that after landing in Kathmandu firefighters with 12 dogs and specialized equipment were transported by truck and minibus military to military base in Lalitpur district, where the camp was built.
Members of a rescue team warned that Thursday in the area of Mount Everest may lead to further shocks:
In Kathmandu, life is slowly returning to normal
Journalists Polish Press Agency reported that life in Kathmandu slowly returning to normal. Opened shops, hawkers out onto the street with vegetables. Peace is, however, apparent, because every major shock causes in Kathmandu often unpredictable reactions – describe.
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