This Article is From May 04, 2015

Reporter's Diary - Ketki Angre in Nepal

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Nepal is struck by one of the most devastating earthquakes in its history. Thousands of lives are lost and there is widespread destruction. NDTV's Ketki Angre travels to capital Kathmandu and other remote parts of the Himalayan country to give first hand account of the devastation.
May 04, 2015 11:22 (IST)
Celebrations in the aftermath of a tragedy. This family didn't want any pictures taken of the celebrations because of the tragedy Nepal is still coping with. The wedding was a low key affair.


May 04, 2015 10:27 (IST)
'This is how we do it!' That's what these two seem to be saying. In the relief camp, children have made new friends and are trying to get used to their tents that are now their homes, at least till they can head back to their own houses that have either been destroyed or are too dangerous.


May 04, 2015 10:24 (IST)
In relief camps, people share not just their food with their pets but also their temporary shelters.


May 04, 2015 10:21 (IST)
Play and learn: little girls play at a relief camp in Kathmandu that has now become their home. Their homes are too dangerous to live in and they spend their whole day out in the open. Going forward, education is going to be a key concern for Nepal as many schools have either been damaged or are temporary shelters for residents.


May 04, 2015 10:17 (IST)
This child friendly space by the UNICEF at the Turi Khel relief camp in Kathmandu keeps children engaged in play, a crucial step to ensure children who are so vulnerable in the post tragedy scenario are cared for and engaged which has an important role in the process of healing as well. Children sing, dance, draw and colour among other activities that keep them occupied at the same time working on getting children out of the trauma.




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May 04, 2015 10:11 (IST)
Instructions pasted in relief camps in Nepal listing the dos and don'ts to avoid outbreak of diseases.


May 04, 2015 10:10 (IST)
A common sight in Nepal. Lines to get access to fuel.


May 04, 2015 10:06 (IST)
The supporting pillar on the ground floor gave way within seconds of the quake and the 5-storeyed structure, now tilted rests on the neighbouring building. Mr Roy who owns the shop on the ground floor escaped without any injuries but is worried his life's work has been lost.


May 04, 2015 10:02 (IST)
Mountaineers Arjun Vajpai and Ferran Lattore were at the base camp of Mt Makalu when an avalanche struck. Fortunately they escaped unhurt. Seen here they narrate what they experienced. They are grateful to the Nepalese Army for mounting a rescue.


May 03, 2015 10:49 (IST)


Divyanshi (which means goddess) at a field hospital where she was born. Her parents were playing cards when the ground under their feet trembled and a massive 7.9 magnitude earthquake devastated Nepal. She was born exactly a week later, blissfully unaware of the odds her parents braved during the aftermath of the earthquake.
May 03, 2015 10:46 (IST)


For babies born at the field hospital set up by the IDF, this is the provisional certificate of birth. This will later be added to the records of the Nepal government and and a Nepalese birth certificate will be issued.
May 02, 2015 22:04 (IST)
Pets are common in Nepal. Even in relief camps many families share their limited living space with their canines.


May 02, 2015 21:55 (IST)

He is just a day old. His older brother and mother were trapped inside their home when the earthquake struck. Luckily when the trembling stopped his mother and brother managed to escape from their home.


May 02, 2015 21:54 (IST)
She was stuck inside her home in a village in Sindhupal Chowk. A portion of the wall fell on her leg and she was trapped inside and couldn't escape. After a week in hospital, she has taken her first steps today and is now going home.


May 02, 2015 21:54 (IST)
Born exactly a week after the quake, her parents have decided to call her Divyanshi which means 'goddess'. Her father is a doctor with the Nepal Army and has got the rare day off to be with his wife to witness the birth of his daughter.


May 02, 2015 21:53 (IST)
These four were at Everest base camp when a massive avalanche came their way soon after the quake. They ran with a cloud of snow descending on them. Hiding behind a tent saved their lives. They feel they have got a second life and are certain they will return to summit Mt Everest next year... their way to contribute to Nepal.


May 02, 2015 21:52 (IST)
A group of youngsters get together in Thamel area of Kathmandu asking for help to rebuild Nepal.


May 02, 2015 18:18 (IST)
Two-year-old Khushboo loves her latest toy. It's a soap water bubble maker and her eyes light up everytime she sees the little bubbles escape. She has fever and a bad cold after sleeping in the open for a week braving the rain and weather. She is at the doctor's to get a check up.


May 02, 2015 09:37 (IST)
Kavita Kadkha was pulled out of this cavity after being trapped under the rubble for 5 days. She survived without any food or water. Her rescue was also difficult because she was trapped behind a man who had died. Rescue workers first had to extricate the dead body before they could reach to her.


May 02, 2015 09:35 (IST)
Every team that works at rescue sites follows a marking system that puts the basics on the wall, quite literally. 'No Hazmat' means no hazardous material at rescue site. The numbers on the right indicate dead bodies pulled out of the rubble. The number on the left reflects a live rescue. A woman in her 20s was rescued alive from this site after 5 days of being trapped under the rubble.





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