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Urgent: Death toll climbs to 711 after major earthquake in Nepal-- Home Ministry

Xinhua, April 25, 2015 Adjust font size:

Home Ministry

KATHMANDU, April 25 (Xinhua) -- Death toll in Nepal climbed to 711, the country's Home Ministry said Saturday afternoon, hours after a major earthquake struck the country.

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit different parts of the country including the Kathmanthu Valley, demolishing a large number of buildings, including the historic Dharahara, the highest tower there.

The number of the injured and the loss of lives and properties are yet to be determined, said the home ministry. Endi