Nepal quake toll climbs to 42, several houses collapse

May 12, 2015 18:56

Death toll in Tuesday's earthquake in Nepal has risen to 42 and over 1000 have been injured, according to Nepal's home ministry.

The 7.3-magnitude earthquake triggered tremors which were felt in Delhi and other parts of north India.

In capital Kathmandu and other parts of Nepal, the quake flattened buildings which were damaged during the monster 7.8 quake of April 25.

"Dolakha and Sindhupalchowk have been affected most by today's quake. Many houses collapsed in these two districts. Several houses have also been destroyed in Kathmandu and neighbouring Lalitpur and Bhaktapur towns," said Nepal home ministry spokesperson Laxmi Prasad Dhakal.

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