Another earthquake hits Nepal!

Courtesy of stock images, Lukla, Nepal - May 9, 2006: workers rebuilding burned-out houses after fire event at the town of Lukla in the Khumbu region, Nepal — Courtesy of stock images, Lukla, Nepal – May 9, 2006: workers rebuilding burned-out houses after a fire event at the town of Lukla in the Khumbu region, Nepal

(From United Nations reports) Another earthquake has hit the already traumatized country of Nepal. On Wednesday afternoon, Nepal time, A 7.3 aftershock killed at least 70 people and injured thousands. There have been over 140 aftershocks since the first 7.8 earthquake two weeks ago. The aftershock was so powerful it was felt in India and killed over 17 people.

Although not well reported by mainstream media, the aid workers and the people of Nepal are racing against the clock as the Monsoon season begins in June. During the Monsoon season in Nepal, it rains almost every day. They fear the daily rains will slow the relief and rebuilding effort to a crawl.

On May 8th, the United Nations World Programme warned that “severe logistical challenges” are hindering aid from reaching hundreds of thousands of survivors in some of Nepal’s hardest-hit areas.

Nepal Numbers are still immense.

Deaths: Over 8,000
Injured: Over 100,000
Homeless: Millions
Recovery needs: 423 million (according to the United Nations)

Namaste Nepal project

We have raised over 2,000 during those two weeks. So we are doing very well.

Many thanks to all who have donated already. Please spread the word, and let’s continue helping the people of Nepal rise out of the ashes of this terrible event. We have a goal of raising 100,000 dollars in the next 17 days, so we will need a lot more help. Remember, all donations to Ocean Wishes are tax deductible.