Death Toll Soars to 5,489 in Nepal Earthquake

Kathmandu (PNA/Xinhua) — The death toll from a powerful earthquake in Nepal climbed to 5,489 and a total of 10,965 others were injured, the Home Ministry said on Thursday.

Sindhupalchowk is the worst-hit district with 1,587 people killed after the 7.9-magnitude hit Nepal on Saturday, according to the National Emergency Operation Center under the ministry. A total of 134,864 houses were destroyed and 92,971 were damaged, said the Home Ministry. (PNA/Xinhua) CTB/EBP