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Nepal earthquake: Death toll climbs to 7,912

A total of 17,871 people were injured in the quake

An Injured person receives treatment outside the Medicare Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal
IANS Kathmandu
Last Updated : May 09 2015 | 11:37 AM IST

The death toll following the devastating earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25 has reached 7,912, according to the latest update made available by the Nepali home ministry on Saturday.

A total of 17,871 people were injured in the quake.

A total of 2,97,266 houses were fully damaged and 10,803 government buildings collapsed in the quake.

Besides, at least 264 Nepali nationals and 111 foreigners have been missing after the disaster.

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First Published: May 09 2015 | 10:32 AM IST

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