Nepal Primary Effects

• 9,000 killed and 20,000 injured
• 8 million people affected (1/3 of Nepal's population)
• 3 million people left homeless after homes were destroyed
• 7,00 schools destroyed, and 50% of all shops destroyed, leading to food and supply shortages
• power, water and communications were severely affected
• 1.4 million people were urgently in need of food, water and shelter
• the cost of damage was estimated at around $5 billion USD
• Many historical sites and landmarks were damaged or destroyed