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Bodies of foreigners among 51 found in quake-hit Nepal

Police have found more than 50 bodies, including those of six foreigners, in Nepal's popular Langtang trekking region following last weekend's devastating earthquake, a senior local official said May 3.

Another 100 foreign tourists are still feared to be missing in Langtang in the wake of the 7.8-magnitude-quake that struck on April 25 and claimed more than 7,000 lives.

Foreign Ministry Provides Evacuation Option to Bulgarians in Nepal

The Bulgarian Foreign Ministry provided Bulgarians, who are currently in Nepal and would like to leave the earthquake-stricken country, with an opportunity for an evacuation.

Bulgarians wishing to evacuate could do so by boarding a Spanish airplane, which will take off from the airport in Kathmandu on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Up to 250 Missing after New Avalanche Hits Nepal

A new avalanche in Rasuwa in Eastern Nepal has left up to 250 people missing, according to media sources.

An official is quoted by iTV News as saying the trekking area of Rasuwa in Nepal, north of the capital city Kathmandu, was hit by an avalanche on Tuesday afternoon (evening in Nepal).

The new avalanche has also been reported by the BBC.

Nepal: Rescue crews save man who lasted two whole days under the rubble

A new shocking video depicts rescue crews in Nepal, saving a man who was able to cling on to dear life under the rubble of a building for two whole days after the earthquake.

 

The rescue crews are continuing their momentous operations in Kathmandu as the list is ever-growing.

 

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