It was on Saturday. Most of the people were free from their daily
routines. They were at homes or holidaying somewhere. As soon as the
earthquake started rattling the earth, they moved to the safer places.
The streets and limited open spaces were filled with the frightening
people. They were shouting and crying in fear. It was the second biggest
earthquake in Nepal after the 1934 quake measuring 8.3 in Richter
scale.
Many people lost their family members along with other important
things without which they cannot live. By now the death toll from the
April 25 and May 12 earthquake reached 8,600.
Many friendly countries around the world have been helping Nepal
since they got the news of the devastating earthquake in Nepal. They
have provided the victims tents, food items, water, medical necessities
etc.
Nepal also received monetary support from various friendly countries
of the world to rebuild the villages and cities ravaged by the quake.
Many governmental and non-governmental organisations managed to
distribute relief materials to the affected area.
Now, it is already over a month since we were rocked by the powerful
quake. We are still feeling facing the aftershocks. The fears have not
gone from the minds of the Nepalese people. The quake has badly affected
all sectors of life.
.Furthermore, its focus on the need of updated building codes and their
strict enforcement are still noteworthy. Every country in the aftermath
of natural disaster, whether it be Costa Rica’s 1841 earthquake, San
Francisco’s 1906 earthquake, Kingston’s 1907 earthquake, Tokyo’s 1923
earthquake and fire, or Managua’s 1972 earthquake or Haiti’s 2010
earthquake, reels under the multiple challenges such as recovery, relief
aid, debris management, security, environmental hazards and employment.
Among them, reconstruction is a challenge and an opportunity. Nepal,
like San Francisco, has many difficulties in changing existing property
rights to go for long-term relocation plan. However, it is not difficult
if the government adopts strong determination before it really
rebuilds. Though the government has already warned that the structures
which have violated the building codes would be demolished in the second
phase of its programs, there is still no such sign. The data provided
by government
agencies show that nearly 90 per cent of structures in the valley and in other major cities do not comply with the Nepal National Building Code.
agencies show that nearly 90 per cent of structures in the valley and in other major cities do not comply with the Nepal National Building Code.
But if we all Nepalese unite and work together, we can recover soon.
We can rise again. Everyone .should help each other at this situation.
Just sitting and seeing the damages will not work. We should be ready to
make contributions to the needy people. We can help build them
shelters; we can distribute the food and other essential goods to the
victims, we can help rebuild the damaged houses.
The seismologists have been repeatedly saying that no big earthquake
will occur and small earthquake will continue for many days. Some people
have still been living under tents whereas some have returned to their
homes. Many have been rendered homeless.
At this difficult period, we should join hands to rebuild the damaged
villages and towns. We should cooperate with the government to meet the
needs of the poor victims. Our Motherland is in need of our help. So
let’s work together forgetting all past incidents.
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