Kathmandu: The death toll following the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25 has reached 7,912, according to the latest update made available by the Nepali Home Ministry on Saturday. A total of 17,871 people were injured in the quake.
According to police, 1,713 have been killed in capital, 53 in Eastern Region, 5,728 in Central Region, 416 in Western Region and two in Midwestern Region. Likewise, 9,022 in capital have sustained injuries, 327 in Eastern Region, 5,473 in Central Region, 1,046 in Western Region and 22 in Midwestern Region.
A total of 2, 97,266 houses were fully damaged and 10,803 government buildings collapsed in the quake. Besides, at least 264 Nepali nationals and 111 foreigners have been missing after the disaster.
Bureau Report
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