Earthquake hits Nepal,
An earthquake is a violent and abrupt shaking of the ground, caused by movement between tectonic plates along a fault line in the earth’s crust. Earthquakes can result in the ground shaking, soil liquefaction, landslides, fissures, avalanches, fires and tsunamis. The earthquake was recorded at 23:47 local time (18:02 GMT), according to Nepal’s Monitoring and Research Centre. The US Geological Survey measured the earthquake at a magnitude of 5.6 and said it was a shallow earthquake, meaning it happened closer to the earth’s surface. Many people got suffer from it. Many lost their lives and others lost their houses. Earthquake disturbed everybody life style in Nepal residents. India become the first country who is helping Nepal in this tough time. India sends his second batch of relief funds to earthquake hit Nepal.
Nepal, situated in the Himalayan region, is susceptible to frequent seismic activity. Recently, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake in the western district of Bajhang resulted in injuries. In 2015, the country experienced two devastating earthquakes that claimed the lives of 9,000 people and left 22,309 others injured.
India sends relief material to Nepal,
As we know, Nepal is suffering from serious situation as Earthquake disturbed Nepal on 3 November 2023. MEA Minister Jaishankar posted an update on the second flight carrying 9 tonnes worth of emergency relief assistance. The aircraft has landed in Nepal. New Delhi [India], November 6 (ANI): A second flight carrying nine tonnes of emergency relief assistance sent by India has landed in Nepal.
Continuing its dedication to ‘Neighbourhood First Policy’, India has dispatched a second relief flight. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s steadfast support to Nepal in this difficult hour. The consignment of 9 tonnes of relief material was transported to Nepalgunj by a special Indian Air Force C-130 and comprised essential medical and hygiene supplies, tents, sleeping bags and blankets, the statement added.
