Nepal earthquake: Before and after photos

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The death toll from an earthquake that hit Nepal on April 25 is nearing 6,000 people. It also caused widespread destruction, including of ancient temples in the capital Kathmandu. See the impact using these before and after photos.

"The entire valley of Langtang has effectively been obliterated - and not just buildings knocked down but the landscape has been changed. The scale of this disaster is very poorly understood right now."

"People screamed and I ran for my life along with them as buildings collapsed around us, sending plumes of yellow dust into the air."

"We witnessed terrible scenes of destruction. Hospitals were evacuated with patients being treated on the ground outside, homes and buildings demolished and some roads cracked wide open."

"Tragically, more bodies are being pulled from collapsed buildings every hour. Communication is down in many areas. Widespread destruction, rubble and landslides are preventing access to provide aid in many villages."

"Most commonly [people] are suffering fractures and head wounds. And as the weather worsens outside, the homeless take refuge in the hospital too - making the already chaotic scene worse."

"We got a really good result and my heart goes out to all those people out there who are still waiting to hear from their loved ones overseas. Hopefully they can all find their way back to Australia all in good health."

How can I help? The ABC and Oxfam are running an appeal to help quake-hit people in Nepal.

Donate at www.oxfam.org.au/nepalearthquake or phone 1800 034 034.

Topics: earthquake, nepal

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