5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Nepal as Flood Rescue Operations Continue

Nepal was struck by a 5.0 magnitude earthquake as ongoing flood rescue operations continue across the country. The tremor added to the challenges faced by rescue personnel already engaged in large-scale evacuation efforts.

Despite the compounded disaster situation, rescue teams have successfully saved 13,583 individuals so far from flood-affected areas, including more than 300 foreign nationals. The coordinated rescue efforts remain underway in the face of continued environmental challenges.