Narayan Adhikari

The death toll from the massive earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25, 2015 has already passed 5,000, and according to estimates may reach as high as 10,000. More than 8,000 people have been injured. The extent of damage from the earthquake and its aftershocks is huge. It will cost billions to rebuild. According to the United Nations, 8 million people have been affected, and 1.4 million are in need of food assistance. Reaching the remote areas presents a special challenge.