Earthquake Update
April 27, 2015 - The death toll in Nepal has risen to over 3,700 and keeps climbing. The epicenter of the quake was in a mountainous region and rescue workers are still trying to reach that area. People across the country have been sleeping in the streets, afraid to return to their homes due to the many after shocks. In Kathmandu the situation continues to deteriorate. People are living in the streets with limited access to food, water or sanitation facilities. The banks and markets are all closed.
The search and rescue efforts continue. There are reports of contaminated water sources all over the country, and many people are getting sick. Others have reported feeling sick, dizzy and nauseous as there are many gasses being released into the atmosphere from all the aftershocks. The weather has not made things any easier. It is cold and raining in many places.
We are currently working with a clean water organization to assist them in getting several portable water systems into the country. We continue to assess how our partners in the area have been affected and how we can help them with clean drinking water, food and shelter.