7.8 earthquake hits near Nepal capital of Kathmandu.
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- Nepal lies on the northeast side of India. Population: 31 million.
- 1 million people live in its capital of Kathmandu.
- A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck near Kathmandu on Sunday.
- Over 4,400 people are dead. Over 8,000 are injured.
- The death toll is expected to rise to 10,000.
- Aid is flooding into Nepal. Workers are struggling to disperse it.
- Rural areas are suffering greatly as in-roads have been closed.
- 8 million people have been affected by the earthquake.
- The quake caused deadly avalanches on nearby Mt. Everest.
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