Situation Overview
Broadcast infrastructure of key stations in Kathmandu (KTM) is intact and the majority of local newspapers continue to publish online.
Initial assessments by ACORAB (Community Radio Association of Nepal) indicate that around 108 community radio stations in 30 districts have been affected. Community Radio broadcasters are coordinating to assess damage and get at least one station back on air in each of the four most affected districts.
Mobile networks in KTM remain functional, although network outage and overloads remain common.
The communications system is now more stable in rural areas. Communications has been reinforced by the private sector which has donated cash and free telecommunication services in Nepal.
Rumours are circulating about unfair distribution of aid, and security for relief distributions has become an issue in some areas.
Facebook is proving to be a key channel for information sharing, with requests of help from affected communities in rural areas coming through on Facebook pages, as well as local volunteers organising fundraising efforts and relief missions to remote areas where needs have been identified.
Humanity Road SitReps (incorporating data from social media and local reports) are providing in depth information about the communications environment and the response as a whole:.
A Map showing requests for power for lights and mobile phone charging (from social media) is available here