The last I heard, the casualty figure is now around 7,500 people.
A big problem right now is that cholera has become a real threat in some places in Kathmandu. People are defacating outdoors, and water sources are getting polluted. This is BIG need for NGO's who can help with water purification and medical treatment.
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