Earthquake causes huge damage to physical structures in Jajarkot (With photos)

So far, 92 people have lost their lives in the earthquake in Jajarkot of west Nepal.

DSP Santosh Roka of the District Police Office, Jajarkot said that 92 persons have been confirmed dead in the earthquake which includes 66 women and 26 men.

He said that 55 persons were injured in the incident. They are undergoing treatment at a local hospital.

An earthquake measuring 6.4 in the Richter scale occurred at 11:47 pm on Friday, with Ramidanda of Jajarkot as the epicenter.

The earthquake caused huge damage to the physical structures in Athbis Municipality 11, 12, 13 and 14 and Sanibheri-2, police said.

The District Administration Office said that efforts are being made to rescue the injured from the remote areas of Jajarkot.