Shock turns into anger in Nepal

April 28, 2015 08:43

Shock turned to anger in Nepal today, as several people stricken by Saturday's devastating earthquake expressed frustration at what they said was their government`s slow response to the crisis.

Hospitals are full to overflowing, while water, food and power are scarce, raising fears of waterborne diseases.

The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday has risen to 4,310, the Home Ministry confirmed on Tuesday. The quake triggered a huge avalanche on Mount Everest that killed at least 17 climbers, including foreigners, the worst single disaster on the world`s highest peak.

A further 7,953 people are now known to have been injured in the quake, said Home Ministry spokesman Laxmi Prasad Dhakal.

Nepalese officials have acknowledged they were overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.

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