Highlights

1. On 6 November 2023, another aftershock of 5.8 ML struck with the same epicenter as previous. This caused more damage to the previously partially damaged buildings.

2. Rt. Hon. President Ram Chandra Paudel visited Jajarkot accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Purna Bahadur Khadka, Chief of the Army Staff General Prabhu Ram Sharma and Karnali Province lawmakers.

3. Government of India handed over two consignments of earthquake relief materials.

4. 153 lives are lost and 364 are injured.

5. 26520 HHs are Fully Damaged, 35391 HHs are Partially Damaged.

6. 263 Nepal Army, 740 Nepal police and 334 Armed Police Force Nepal are deployed for the search, rescue and relief activities.

Situation Overview

Today the Rt. Hon. President Ram Chandra Paudel visited Jajarkot to check on the injured survivors of the disaster. The survivors requested adequate medical care, food, and shelter. President assured them that their needs would be met and promised to discuss the issue with the government.

Representing the Government of India, Deputy Chief of Mission, Shri Prasanna Shrivastava, officially delivered two consignments of earthquake relief materials to Chief District Officer of Banke, Mr. Shravan Kumar Pokharel. The handover ceremony was attended by Mr. Prashant Bista, the Mayor of Nepalgunj Sub Metropolitan City.

The initial consignment, totaling more than 11 tonnes, was provided on November 5, 2023. It included essential items such as tents, tarpaulin sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, as well as crucial medical supplies and equipment. Subsequently, on November 6, 2023, a second consignment weighing 9 tonnes arrived in Nepalgunj. This shipment, transported via a special Indian Air Force C-130, comprised medical and hygiene supplies, tents, sleeping bags, and blankets.

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