Devastating Nepal Earthquake Claims Over 150 Lives and Triggers Massive Rescue Operation

A strong earthquake in northwestern Nepal has killed at least 128 people and injured dozens more, with the death toll expected to rise. Communications were cut off with many areas, hindering rescue efforts. Helicopters and ground troops have been deployed to assist the injured and clear blocked roads. The earthquake, with a preliminary magnitude of 5.6, struck near the city of Jajarkot, about 400 kilometers northeast of Kathmandu. Neighboring India has offered assistance in the rescue efforts.