The Nepalese Suffer Earthquake at Kathmandu, Nepal

Today, the nation of Nepal traumatized by a  7.8 magnitude earthquake centered less than 50 miles from Kathmandu rocked Nepal.  According to CNN at least 806 people  killed -- and probably more -- in Nepal's capital city, authorities said that the rescue effort is still in its early stages and that people in outlying areas may well have been affected, as well, it seems probable the number will rise.

The historic buildings in Kathmandu lay in rubble. The injured wound up being treated outside hospitals in chaotic scenes. Residents, terrorized by a seemingly endless series of aftershocks, huddled outdoors for safety.

 

Kathmandu, which sits in a valley surrounded by the Himalayas, has a population of 1 million people.

 

Aid agencies expressed concern for the welfare of survivors in the coming days, as overnight temperatures are expected to drop and people will need to make do without electricity, running water and shelter.

 

The international community must react quickly to save lives -- particularly those of children -- said Devendra Tak, of the aid agency Save the Children.

 

"With every minute the situation becomes worse," he said. "Tonight is going to be a very tough night out there for people in Kathmandu and for people in the surrounding villages."

 

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