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Helpline numbers to contact the Indian Embassy in Nepal are (+977) 9851107021, (+977) 9851135141.

Updated on May 13, 10.15 am (IST): At least 66 people have been reported dead in Nepal. Villagers, who have been living in tents watched as their houses collapsed in front of them.

Updated on May 12, 5.20 pm (IST): Nepal Home Ministry has confirmed the death of 36 people in the latest earthquake that hit Nepal today.

Updated on May 12, 4.40 pm (IST): At least 29 have been reported dead in Nepal so far, after an earthquake of 7.3 magnitude shook the landlocked country.

Updated on May 12, 4.15 pm (IST): The death toll in Nepal has now increased to 19, may rise even further.

Updated on May 12, 3.48 pm (IST): Death toll in Bihar due to the earthquake has increased to 10. Also, four deaths have been reported in Nepal. Death toll may rise even further.

Updated on May 12, 3.10 pm (IST): Mahesh Palawat, Chief Meteorologist at Skymet says, "aftershocks in Nepal will continue for weeks or even months". Meanwhile, national emergency committee meeting will take place today at 4pm.

National emergency committee meeting scheduled to take place at 4pm today, regarding fresh #earthquake in #Nepal — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

Updated on May 12, 2.55 pm (IST): Indian Prime Minister took stock of the situation at a high-level meeting.

PM took stock of the situation following the fresh #earthquake felt in #Nepal and parts of #India: says @PMOIndia — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

All concerned authorities have been put on alert for carrying out rescue and relief operations. NDRF teams have been put on alert in India.

Updated on May 12, 2.50 pm (IST): Two massive earthquakes strike Nepal again, strong tremors felt in India. Click here to read more. Here are the helpline numbers in Nepal.

PLEASE RT! #earthquake in #Nepal -- Indian Embassy Helpline numbers in Nepal: (+977) 9851107021 (+977) 9851135141 — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

Updated on May 12, 2.20 pm (IST): Chaotic situation in Nepal. Several bodies of victims have been recovered. Death toll expected to rise further.

#Nepal #earthquake: Bodies of victims of fresh quake have been recovered in Chautara. — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

#Nepal #earthquake: Three major landslides were reported in #Sindhupalchowk district with at least 12 people hurt. — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

Updated on May 12, 2.27 pm (IST): Do not panic when an earthquake strikes. Read to know the dos and don'ts during an earthquake. What Should You do When an Earthquake Strikes your Area. Updated on May 12, 2.25 pm (IST): 7 quakes in Nepal so far, says United States Geological Survey (USGS).

Updated on May 12, 2.20 pm (IST): Norway's Red Cross reported that several people have been killed and many injured. The Norwegian Red Cross has been helping people affected during the April 25 earthquake at a hospital in Chautara in central Nepal. Updated on May 12, 2.15 pm (IST): Here's a look at the cluster of quakes that hit Nepal today.

Updated on May 12, 2.10 pm (IST): Massive tremors felt in several parts of North and East India including Lucknow.

#earthquake UPDATE: Windowpane of a shop in #Lucknow cracked after tremors were felt across east and north #India pic.twitter.com/OrnO49UpWl — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

Updated on May 12, 2.05 pm (IST): Two aftershocks felt in Nepal after the main quake. One aftershock of magnitude 5.4 was felt 36 km southwest of Zuobude, China. Another aftershock measuring 6.3 was felt 63 km northwest of Ramechhap, Nepal. Updated on May 12, 1.55 pm (IST): Buildings have collapsed in Nepal's Chautara region after the earthquake. Around five people have been reported dead. The death toll is expected to rise.

#earthquake UPDATE: 4 dead in Chautara in #Nepal after quake destroys several buildings. — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 12, 2015

Updated on May 12, 1.50 pm (IST): Home Minister Rajnath Singh calls for a NDRF meeting. He said that India is ready to provide full support to Nepal.

Updated on May 12, 1.40 pm (IST): Aftershocks felt in Delhi. No damage reported yet in Nepal or India.

Updated on May 12, 1.10 pm (IST): Tremors were felt up to Dhaka. Kathmandu airport evacuated.

Updated on May 12, 12.45 pm (IST): An earthquake of magnitude 7.3 on Richter scale rocked Nepal, with its epicenter in east of Kathmandu. The quake had occurred around 12:30 pm with a depth of 10 km. Entire North and East India felt the tremors. According to Skymet, the earthquake was potentially damaging, which shook Delhi, Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Assam.