Villagers in the mountains of northwest Nepal cremated the bodies of some who perished in an earthquake that shook the area Friday night.
Villagers take part in a cremation procession of people who died during an earthquake in Jajarkot, Nepal on Nov. 5, 2023. The strong tremblor killed 157 people and left thousands homeless.
Most of the houses in Jajarkot — usually made by stacking rocks and logs — either collapsed or were severely damaged by the sudden earthquake, while the few concrete houses in towns were also damaged. The majority of those killed were crushed by debris.People used whatever they could find to set up shelter for the night, using plastic sheets and old clothes to keep them warm. Most people have been unable to retrieve their belongings from under the rubble.
As rescuers were scrambling to rush aid, operations were hampered by the fact that many of the mountainous villages could only be reached by foot. Roads were also blocked by landslides triggered by the earthquake. Soldiers could be seen trying to clear the blocked roads. "My arms are totally broken, I have injuries in my head and my back hurts but thankfully it is not fractured. It was hurt when I had bent down and had firewood fall on my back," said Kunjan Pun on Sunday from a hospital bed where she is waiting for surgery.
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