Nepal Earthquake: Death toll reaches 7,256; rescue operations continue

The death toll following the devastating earthquake that rattled the Himalayan nation of Nepal a week ago has crossed 7256.

An earthquake of 5.2 magnitude hit the country yesterday following which there was panic among the people, who scrambled for open spaces.

Meanwhile, the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) is continuing the rescue and relief operations.

The relief materials are being sent via rail route also from Old Delhi Railway Station to Raxaul. Senior NDMA officials have been supervising the supply of relief materials being sent through the Indian Railways to Nepal.

Over 170 tonnes of relief materials, including tents, tarpaulins, blankets and dry ration, have been dispatched to the quake-hit nation so far.