Devastating Nepal Earthquake Claims Dozens of Lives and Destroys Homes

A 5.6-magnitude earthquake struck a remote region of Nepal, killing at least 132 people and destroying hundreds of homes. The death toll is expected to rise as search and rescue efforts continue. The earthquake was felt in Kathmandu and New Delhi. The affected areas suffer from poor infrastructure and endemic poverty, making relief efforts challenging. The two most severely affected districts are Jajarkot and West Rukum. Nepal has a history of devastating earthquakes, and experts have highlighted the substandard quality of buildings as a vulnerability.