500 Dead In Earthquake Measuring 7.7 on Richter Scale in Nepal

Deputy Chief of Mission of Nepal High Commission in New Delhi, Krishna Prasad Dhakal, told the media that at least 500 people have been killed across Nepal.

A strong earthquake measuring 7.7 magnitude has left scores dead in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, say officials.

"We are trying to ascertain the exact number (of casualties)," he said.

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He also said that the Nepal Prime Minister Sushil Koirala, who had gone to Thailand on an official visit, is cutting short his sojourn and coming back immediately.

Source-IANS

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