KHTATMANDU: As many as four people have been killed so far in a major earthquake in Nepal as whole of Himalayan region was struck by 7.5 magnitude on Richter scale.
A massive destruction is feared in Nepal after the major earthquake hit whole of Himalayan region.
Widespread damage is being reported from Nepal. .People were seen rushing out of their homes and offices.
Nepal officials said the earthquake caused extensive damage with toppled walls and collapsed buildings.
Nepal’s Information Minister Minendra Rijal told media that there are reports of damage in and around Kathmandu but no immediate word on casualties.
The epicenter was 80 kilometers (49 mile) northwest of Kathmandu, he said. The Kathmandu Valley is densely populated with nearly 2.5 million, with the quality of buildings often poor.
