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Widespread Damage in Kathmandu as Earthquake Leaves Scores Dead

The Nepali capital Kathmandu was rocked a large earthquake and aftershocks on Saturday, April 25. The United States Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 7.9 earthquake was centred around 35km east of Lamjung. The quake was felt as far south as Delhi in India.

This video shows scenes on a Kathmandu street. Reuters quoted local police putting the initial death toll at more at more than 400. Credit: Instagram/Sashim Bhetwal