Experts blame government neglect for higher losses in ‘moderate’ Jajarkot earthquake

Had we worked towards improving the buildings by learning from past earthquakes, the extent of loss could have been reduced, says seismologist.

At least 157 people died and hundreds were injured in Friday's earthquake that hit Jajarkot and West Rukum districts in western Nepal. As per preliminary assessment 3,900 houses either have been completely destroyed or damaged.