Earthquake News from Partner in Nepal

After the earthquake struck Nepal and northern India, we asked for an update from Shobha Shresta, the director general of our partner organization in Kathmandu – Women for Peace and Democracy. What follows is her response.

Dear David and Nelson,

Namaste,

Yes, it is very sad news that that eleven people have died due to the earthquake in Jhapa and Bara, the eastern region. Its been said that the eastern hilly districts took the burnt of 6.8 quake which is the biggest the country witnessed in 78 years. About 80 others injured in several districts in east including Taplejung, the district closed to the epicenter in Sikkim state of India. Its been said that hundreds of houses in Taplejung, Panchthar, Bhojpur and Sankhuwasabha have collapsed. Schools in the affected districts have also been damaged in the quake, halting classes. More than 500 families in Ilam (east) were displaced in the quake and around 1,000 houses were destroyed.

Thank you David, Nelson and everyone at World Accord for remembering us.

With best regards from everyone at WPD

Best regards,
Shobha