Nepal Earthquake Kills Over 150: Villagers Await Aid as Rescue Efforts Conclude, Survivors Face Cold Without Shelter

Tens of thousands left homeless in western Nepal with devastation triggering food shortage, aid efforts hampered by remote location and landslides as experts highlight construction safety amid recurring tremors.

Over 150 people lost their lives in a 6.4-magnitude earthquake that hit the western region of Nepal, with survivors facing sleeping outdoors in cold conditions due to a lack of shelter.
Aftershocks have continued to disrupt the region with a recorded 5.2-magnitude earthquake experienced only three days after the initial quake.
Devastation from the earthquake has induced a food shortage, with remote locations and ensuing landslides hampering aid efforts:
Many of the affected villages can only be reached on foot, and landslides have been obstructing roads.
Nepal has experienced a sequence of powerful earthquakes within the week, leading to the loss of around 157 lives and causing significant property damage across many parts of the country.
The earthquake brings about renewed discussion around construction safety as experts push for quake-resistant infrastructure given Nepal's position where the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates collide, causing frequent and potent earthquakes.