Credit: Navesh Chitrakar / Reuters
On May 12, 2015, Nepal was hit by another huge earthquake measuring at 7.3 magnitude. This quake comes just a few weeks the devastating 7.8 earthquake the hit on April 26th. The April quake left a death toll of over 8,000 people, destruction too great, and aid needed from around the world in order to deal with it's aftermath.
The May 12th earthquake added another 42 people to Nepal's rising death toll. This only further impacted Nepal's ability to start the clean-up and healing process.
The May 12th earthquake added another 42 people to Nepal's rising death toll. This only further impacted Nepal's ability to start the clean-up and healing process.
Meanwhile, the U.N’s Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs reported about $415 million in humanitarian relief was needed for the region.
The Nepalese government has appealed for international aid, and relief workers said they are in need of supplies, food, and water.
Written by Lauren B. I @Laurenbeal
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