Sikhs Expand Humanitarian Aid as Death Toll Rises to 5000 on 5th Day After Nepal Earthquake

Nepalese people walk past collapsed buildings at Lalitpur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on April 25, 2015.  A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, causing massive damage in the capital Kathmandu with strong tremors felt across neighbouring countries.
Nepalese people walk past collapsed buildings at Lalitpur, on the outskirts of Kathmandu on April 25, 2015. A powerful 7.9 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal, causing massive damage in the capital Kathmandu with strong tremors felt across neighbouring countries.

KATHMANDU, Nepal—The death toll has crossed the count of 5000 people after the Nepal Earthquake.  As rescuers are reaching the remote areas of Nepal, it is expected that the death toll may rise further.

After the earthquake, while Nepal is still worries about the aftershocks of the earthquake, the Weather Department of Nepal is forecasting heavy rain in next 10 days.

Various Sikh organizations from Punjab and abroad have continued the humanitarian aid project.  More Sikh volunteers are expected to arrive in Nepal in the coming days to expand the aid project.  Continuous langar (free food) is being served to people of all faiths at the Sikh Gurdwara of Kathmandu.  Tents have been setup to serve as a shelter to people who have lost their homes.

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