Nepal Earthquake: 10 Latest Developments, as 7.9 magnitude earthquake devastates Nepal

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Nepal Earthquake: 10 Latest Developments, as 7.9 magnitude earthquake devastates NepalAmidst reports of widespread devastation across Nepal and the upper Himalayan region of India closest to the epicentre of the massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake, troubling reports of a climbing death toll are emerging. These are the top 10 developments from the massive natural catastrophe.
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1)Television footage showed that large numbers of offices and homes had collapsed in Kathmandu, while roads had been split in two by the force of the impact.

2)Tremors were felt in Delhi, nearly 1,100 kms away, and states including Rajasthan, Bengal and Bihar. Some people were seen rushing out of their homes and offices in cities like Kolkata, Guwahati and Jaipur among others.

3)Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called an emergency meeting at 3 pm to discuss the impact of the earthquake. He tweeted, "We are in the process of finding more information and are working to reach out to those affected, both at home and in Nepal," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said in a tweet.

4)"The damage potential of any earthquake above seven magnitude is high. The duration of the earthquake tremors was different at different places. It was around 50-55 seconds long in Delhi," said Laxman Singh Rathore, Director-General of the Indian Meteorological Department.

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5)The United States Geological Survey said the quake struck 81 kilometres northwest of Kathmandu, with walls crumbling and families racing outside of their homes.

6)"Everything started shaking. Everything fell down. The walls around the main road have collapsed. The national stadiums gates have collapsed," Kathmandu resident Anupa Shrestha said.

7)Initially measured at 7.5 magnitude, the quake was later adjusted to 7.9, with a depth of 15 kilometres, the USGS said. It hit 68 kilometres east of the tourist town of Pokhara.

8)A historic tower built in the 19th century collapsed in Kathmandu following a severe earthquake on Saturday morning. The Dharara Tower had been open to visitors for the last 10 years and had a viewing balcony on its eighth floor. Witnesses reported several dead bodies from the site of the collapse.

9)The earthquake was also felt across large areas of Bangladesh, triggering panic in the capital Dhaka as people rushed out onto the streets.

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10)A 6.9-magnitude quake hit Sikkim northeastern India in 2011, rocking neighbouring Nepal and killing 110 people.

11) A total of 14 aftershocks have been felt across Nepal, some as high in magnitude as 6.7