やさしく読める英語ニュース～Massive quake strikes Nepal

A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit Nepal on April 25, causing major damage to the capital Kathmandu.

Many buildings and monuments collapsed as strong aftershocks continued to shake the country and surrounding areas. The death toll has passed 8,000 and there are fears of the spread of infectious diseases as there are not enough sanitation facilities for the large number of homeless people.