17 Injured, highway blocked by landslide after earthquake in Nepal

KATHMANDU/DELHI: Two earthquakes shook western regions of Nepal and neighboring regions of India that resulted in injuries to 17 individuals, and caused damage to houses constructed in the area. The earthquake also led to a landslide that obstructed a major highway in Nepal, according to the authorities.

Following the seismic events, measuring 6.3 and 5.3 in magnitude and occurring in the Bajhang district bordering India, a landslide occurred, blocking the road to the southern plains, as reported by Rama Acharya, an official from the interior ministry.

These earthquakes, centered in Talkot and Chainpur, struck approximately 30 minutes apart.

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The tremors from these earthquakes were even felt in the Indian capital, New Delhi, prompting people to evacuate their homes and office buildings out of precaution, although there were no immediate reports of damage.

Dipesh Chaudhary, a police official, informed that 17 individuals, comprising 11 women and six men, sustained injuries and were receiving medical treatment. One woman was reported missing after being engulfed by a landslide triggered by the earthquake.

In an official statement, the Delhi police cautioned citizens against using elevators and advised them to evacuate buildings.