Natural disasters of the Asia Pacific Region: 2015 Nepal Earthquake

Nepal has ruled out the possibility of finding more survivors buried in the rubble from last weekend's massive earthquake that has so far killed more than 6,700 people and devastated vast swathes of one of Asia's poorest countries.

Among the worst-hit districts was Sindhupalchok - where more than 2,000 died. In the capital, Kathmandu, more than 1,000 perished.

Thousands more were badly injured by falling debris caused by the quake or powerful aftershocks that rocked the region. Mount Everest was also struck by deadly avalanches after the quake on 25 April.

Two years after the devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal, the country is struggling to bounce back. Nearly 70% of the affected people still live in temporary shelters, and it is common to see damaged houses, temples without roofs, and earthquake debris lying around, even in the capital Kathmandu.

The recovery is painfully slow, and many families who lost their loved ones continue to live in traumatic conditions.

The effect on wildlife and domestic animals is outlined in this article from the Guardian newspaper.

Two years after the devastating earthquakes that struck Nepal, the country is struggling to bounce back. Nearly 70% of the affected people still live in temporary shelters, and it is common to see damaged houses, temples without roofs, and earthquake debris lying around, even in the capital Kathmandu.

Saddled with debt and deadlines, Nepal’s earthquake victims scramble to rebuild their homes.

Humanitarian organizations responded quickly to the disaster with search and rescue teams and immediate aid deliveries. Work is still underway to rebuild schools, health clinics, houses, livelihoods, and to help families and communities gain more resilience to environmental shocks.

Nepal Earthquake: Rebuilding three years on.