A month after the disaster that killed more than 8,000 people and left thousands injured and homeless, the absence of permanent shelter has led villagers to establish temporary camps. The earthquake caused devastation in the capital city of Kathmandu and triggered an avalanche at Everest, injuring and wounding many people.
By Monday, rescuers were attempting to make their way to Nepal’s more remote villages, with fears the death toll may rise even higher. Reports received so far by the government and aid groups suggest that many communities perched on mountainsides are ruined or struggling to cope.
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