In Pictures: Stunning images of DEVASTATION of the deadly Nepalese earthquake that killed over 2000 people
Giant crata created by the earthquake on a road
Below are some pictures from the deadly earthquake that struck Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal and some parts of India and Pakistan.
Over 2000 people have reportedly died from the earthquake which damaged many buildings and infrastructures.
Many people were buried alive by the earthquake
A Buddha statue is surrounded by debris from a collapsed temple in the UNESCO world heritage site of Bhaktapur on April 26, 2015 in Bhaktapur, Nepal. Photograph: Omar Havana/Getty Images
A fresh 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck 17km south of Kodari, Nepal, on Sunday morning triggering avalanches on Mt. Everest and raising fresh fears after Saturday's 7.9 quake claimed thousands of lives. The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck at 1:09pm local time (7:09am GMT). The quake was followed by another tremor, of magnitude of 5, less than 20 minutes later.
Tens of thousands fled their homes in the Kathmandu Valley after the 6.7 quake hit. Since Saturday’s tragic 7.9 earthquake, more than 30 aftershocks have been recorded.
The earthquake triggered an avalanche in the Himalayan Mountains, as well as tremors in the Indian capital, New Delhi, more than 1000km away. The New Dehli Metro system has been halted to a standstill. The Kathmandu Airport is reportedly closed after the 6.7 earthquake struck Sunday, with airspace shut down, airlive.net reported.
Pictures from Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which lies partly in ruins Photograph: Ishwar Rauniyar Pictures from Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which lies partly in ruins Photograph: Ishwar Rauniyar
The 2,900km Himalaya Mountain range was created by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. The Indian plate is still moving northward, making the region a hotbed of seismic activity.
Nepal Earthquake death toll climbs to almost 700
Nepalese rescue members remove the body from Darahara Tower in Kathmandu on April 25, 2015. (AFP Photo / Prakash Mathema)
People wait at a school after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck, in Kathmandu, Nepal, April 25, 2015. (Reuters)
This ninth-storey Dharahara is completely destroyed. Around 400 are suspected to be buried" - Sagar Ghimire tweeted
Some tremors were reportedly felt in some cities in eastern and northern India, including the capital, New Delhi, said JL Gautam, Head Operations Seismology of Indian Meteorological Department (IMD).
Pictures from Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which lies partly in ruins Photograph: Ishwar Rauniyar
Pictures from Bhaktapur Durbar Square, which lies partly in ruins Photograph: Ishwar Rauniyar
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