7.9-magnitude quake hits Nepal, brings down Bhimsen Tower, leaves hundreds dead

#BhimsenTower #earthquake #nepalquake #Kathmandu Earthquake of 7.9 magnitude struck Nepal and left hundreds dead with houses damaged and destroyed as reported in news.sky.com dated 25 April 2015. Damages are extensive in the capital Kathmandu. The US Geological Survey has said that the quake struck 80-Km east of the central city of Pokhara which is near the capital.

Dozens of people have been killed after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake struck Nepal causing extensive damage in the capital Kathmandu and bringing down the iconic nine-storey Dharahara tower and trapping over 50 people in the rubble. This 19th Century tourist site is also called the Bhimsen Tower.
It seems many centuries-old temples have also been destroyed.
Initial reports indicate that at least 114 people have been confirmed dead across Nepal as per the home ministry and officials suggest that the figure could rise considerably.
The quake has also, reportedly, triggered a "huge avalanche" on Mount Everest, damaging the Everest base camp. Tremors were felt in neighboring countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. In India, tremors were felt in New Delhi and other northern cities.

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