NEW DELHI (Sputnik) — The planes are carrying about 100 rescuers, as well as humanitarian aid and technical equipment for earthquake relief, head of the ministry’s rescue squad Alexander Romanov said.
Heartbreaking photographs of earthquake devastation in Nepal: http://t.co/BU80eIkqda pic.twitter.com/ALVUcUDsMY
— David Furst (@DavidFurstNYT) April 28, 2015
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on Saturday, causing severe destruction in parts of the country.
.@allhands is heading to Nepal to help. Go to http://t.co/bNGwCPZQPo to find out how you can get involved.
— Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) April 28, 2015
The earthquake and its numerous powerful aftershocks claimed the lives of more than 5,000 people, including dozens of climbers who were hit by earthquake-triggered avalanches on Mount Everest.
Countries across the world have offered Nepal both financial and practical assistance to cope with the disaster.
#IsraelinNepal working hand in hand #IDF with the Nepal military #NepalQuakeRelief pic.twitter.com/z3Bny5jcX8
— Peter Lerner (@LTCPeterLerner) April 28, 2015
