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In Pictures: In the aftermath of Jajarkot Earthquake

By Skanda Gautam

A woman sits in front of her relatives destroyed home after an earthquake that hit Jajarkot and Rukum districts as the latest updates from the police say more than 157 have been confirmed dead with around 200 people injured in Rukum, Nepal on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Photo: Skanda Gautam/ THT

JAJARKOT:

An earthquake, measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale, struck at 11:47 pm on Friday with its epicenter in Jajarkot, resulting in significant casualties and property damage. As of now, 157 deaths have been confirmed due to the quake with most of the deceased being from Jajarkot and Rukum West districts.

Photos: Skanda Gautam for The Himalayan Times