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MANILA, Philippines – Sentiments from netizens around the world poured after a massive earthquake hit large parts of Nepal, killing at least 2,000 people as of mid-afternoon Sunday, April 26, Manila time.
The 7.8 magnitude quake also triggered a deadly avalanche at the Everest base camp which claimed 10 lives, including Google executive Dan Fredinburg.
Latest photo of #Everest base camp (by: Azim Afi). Injured are being treated in a hospital camp. #NepalQuake pic.twitter.com/MERXDFJoON
— Northmen PK (@NorthmenPK) April 25, 2015
Survivors in affected areas also tweeted photos to show their current situation. According to many, they are still wary and afraid of going back to their respective houses.
There are reports that families chose to sleep outside their homes as warnings of aftershocks circulated.
My family and neighbors taking refugee under makeshift tent. We are still afraid to go inside houses. #NepalQuake pic.twitter.com/lOpGimLn5D
— Ujjwal Acharya (@UjjwalAcharya) April 26, 2015
Most people spent last night outside home! pic.twitter.com/ijHb6Q5IzB
— Ujjwal Acharya (@UjjwalAcharya) April 26, 2015
Seems like more people are heading out of Thamel into this more open area #nepalearthquake #kathmandu #earthquake pic.twitter.com/nmf1tV0NVr
— Jonathan Khoo (@jonk) April 25, 2015
The international community turned to social media platform Twitter to express their sympathy for the victims of the “worst disaster” the Himalayan nation experienced in more than 80 years.
Netizens – especially former tourists who’ve experienced the kindness of the locals – used the hashtag #PrayForNepal to offer support and prayers to victims of the deadly earthquake.
#PrayForNepal pic.twitter.com/4ph0lUOuTw
— เดียดี้ (@reindeerdii) April 26, 2015
Blessings to all affected by devastating earthquake in Nepal. Wishing you safety & a speedy recovery. #NepalQuake pic.twitter.com/H7SYXqcTtf
— Belinda Tate (@tatebe) April 25, 2015
#PrayforNepal pic.twitter.com/MTLwhbks83
— Dilla Septia Amara (@Dilaamara3) April 26, 2015
Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all the darkness.-Desmond Tutu ♡ #PrayForNepal #SigKapCPPCares pic.twitter.com/CDHQRypNjo
— Sigma Kappa CPP (@SigKapCalPoly) April 26, 2015
Feel sick to my stomach as the death toll rises. These are the most beautiful people I have ever meet. #PrayForNepal pic.twitter.com/WHLjkRAOyo
— Madeline ⚜ (@madeline_battle) April 25, 2015
With tumultuous years of war & terrorism within our world now Nature also now seems to show her fury I pray for all affected #NepalQuake
— Celina Jaitly (@CelinaJaitly) April 25, 2015
Please keep Nepal in your thoughts I have a few friends over there who I haven’t heard from yet. #NepalEarthquake
— Tori Sperber (@torisperber) April 25, 2015
I really hope that all the people affected by the earthquake are okay. I have a special affection for the country of Bhutan #NepalQuake
— Ryukorra (@magikarp424) April 25, 2015
Nature’s fury. #Death verily keeps no #calender #NepalEarthquake Our best prayers are with u #Nepal U will rise Insha Allah
— Kamran Shamshad (@skamranmuhammad) April 26, 2015
Different countries and humanitarian organizations, meanwhile, are now mobilizing their resources to support the needs of the grief-stricken nation.
As the number of casualties rise, the whole world is in solidarity in wishing and praying for Nepal’s quick recovery. – Rappler.com
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