Nepal: Appeal for aid as death toll feared to break 10,000

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Kathmandu.

A 7.9-magnitude earthquake claimed over 4100 lives and left close to 7000 injured in Nepal. Dozens of powerful aftershocks have rocked the country since Saturday. The quake is the worse in 80 years. Below we provide constant updates from a variety of sources.

Prime Minister Sushil Koirala told Reuters the death toll could reach 10,000, as information of damage from far-flung villages and towns has yet to come in.

Bharat Nepal, president Australia Nepal Public Link Inc, has issued the following appeal for aid: "As you all know a very devastating earthquake hit Nepal on April 25. More than 5000 people were killed and more than 6000 are still missing. Outside of Kathmandu is also badly affected, however due to remoteness damage has still not been fully appraised.

"There is great need for health care, food and water. I am coordinating to raise funds in Australia to address this crisis.

"If you can please support by donating to the following account, all money raised will be sent to National Disaster Relief Fund in Nepal. thank you so much"

Organisation name: Australia Nepal Public Link Inc.
National Australia Bank
BSB 082 342
A/c. no. 83 719 7693
Please state: Earthquake support as transaction ID

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