A 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck the Himalaya Mountains, affecting India, Nepal, and Tibet. Thousands of people were left homeless after an estimated 100,000 homes were destroyed during the earthquake. To make matters worse, heavy rains led to mudslides in the mountainous region and made circumstances much harder for rescue workers. Many of these villages were cut off because of the earthquake and mudslides so helicopters were used to airlift supplies to the villages and provide medical care. Over 6,000 troops were called in to clear roadways and provide assistance. A day after the disaster, the death toll has risen to 81 people. I would classify this as a disaster due to the number of people dying as well as the very high number of homes destroyed. Most small villages located high up in the mountains probably do not have very much money or houses that are built to withstand an earthquake.
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