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00:03 The death toll in Nepal quake has risen to 157.
00:13 There have been a few strong aftershocks also.
00:16 Rescue operations are in full swing.
00:18 A devastating earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4
00:21 struck northwestern Nepal, claiming
00:23 the lives of at least 150 people and leaving dozens injured.
00:27 The impact reached India's national capital, New Delhi,
00:30 over 800 kilometers away.
00:32 The US Geological Survey initially
00:34 reported a magnitude of 5.6 with the epicenter in Jajarkot,
00:39 approximately 250 miles northeast of Kathmandu.
00:43 The death toll is expected to rise
00:44 as communication with affected areas remains disrupted.
00:48 A 4.2 magnitude aftershock occurred in Jajarkot,
00:52 highlighting the situation.
00:54 Home ministry officials reported 1,800 houses completely
00:57 damaged in Jajarkot and 2,500 in Rukum West.
01:01 The earthquake is the most devastating
01:04 since the 2015 disaster that claimed 9,000 lives.
01:08 Search and rescue operations are ongoing,
01:10 and injured individuals have been
01:11 transported to hospitals in the foothills
01:14 with potential airlifts to India.
01:16 The 2015 earthquake's trauma still echoes,
01:19 and the recent seismic event highlights
01:21 Nepal's vulnerability to natural disasters.
01:24 The nation grapples not only with the immediate impact,
01:27 but also with the daunting task of rebuilding infrastructure
01:30 and supporting affected communities.
01:33 International assistance may play a crucial role
01:35 in addressing the aftermath and aiding the country
01:38 in its recovery efforts.
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