73 killed, over 200 injured as 6.4 M earthquake hits Jajarkot in west Nepal

A total of 73 persons—37 in Jajarkot and 36 in Rukum West—lost their lives when an earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale struck Jajarkot district of west Nepal at 11.47 pm on Friday.  

According to the National Seismological Centre, the epicenter of the earthquake was in Ramidanda of Jajarkot.

According to Deputy Chief District Officer of Jajarkot Harish Chandra Sharma, 37 persons have been confirmed dead and have just received the details about the death of other 43 persons.

He said that security personnel have been deployed in the quake-hit areas.

“So far, 37 persons have been confirmed dead. Critically injured eight have been sent to the Karnali Provincial Hospital, Surkhet for treatment. More than 100 are being treated at the District Hospital,” Sharma said.

Similarly, 36 persons have been confirmed dead in Rukum West.

According to Chief District Officer Hari Prasad Panta of Rukum West, 36 persons have  been confirmed dead in Athbiskot and Sanibheri Rural Municipalities so far.

The details are awaited.

More than 53 persons were injured in the earthquake in two rural municipalities.

They are undergoing treatment at Mission Hospital in Chaurjahari, District Hospital in Salle, municipal hospital in Athbiskot.

Rescue team heading towards Jajarkot

Police personnel have been mobilized to rescue the people affected by the earthquake in Jajarkot and Rukum West.

Karki Province police Chief Bhim Dhakal said, “Along with the police personnel of the district, a team of 60 people have been sent from Surkhet. I am also heading towards the earthquake-hit areas from Mugu. An ambulance has also been sent to rescue the injured.”

Meanwhile, 36 persons have been confirmed dead in Jajarkot. More than 100 injured persons are being treated at the District Hospital in Jajarkot.

Among the injured, seven have been referred to the hospital out of the district.