Source: US Agency for International Development
Country: Bangladesh, China, India, Nepal, United States of America
HIGHLIGHTS
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck central Nepal at midday local time on April 25, causing fatalities, injuries, and significant structural damage.
The Government of Nepal (GoN) has declared a state of emergency and requested international assistance.
USAID/OFDA1 has activated a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and is providing an initial $1 million to address critical humanitarian needs.