Mustang Experiences 7 Earthquakes in 24 Hours, Causing Significant Damage
Summary
Seven earthquakes struck Lomanthang in Mustang within 24 hours, cracking most houses and leaving many uninhabitable. Local officials say more than half of the homes are at high risk, though no human or livestock casualties have been reported.
Key Points
- Seven earthquakes were felt in Mustang’s Lomanthang over the past 24 hours.
- Cracks have appeared in almost all houses, and 20 to 30 percent are now completely uninhabitable.
- More than 50 percent of the houses are at high risk of collapse if aftershocks continue.
- Local authorities, Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force are collecting damage details and have informed higher levels of government.
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