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405 Report from Bishnu Adhikari on Nepal Earthquake, in Meridian Magazine.


We are all concerned and praying for the good people of Nepal.  This article in Meridian is very interesting!

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Report from Bishnu Adhikari on Nepal Earthquake

By Meridian Magazine · April 26, 2015
Meridian has received word that Bishnu Adhikari, known among Latter-day Saints for his profile in Meet the Mormons is accounted for and safe in Kathmandu, Nepal, along with his family and all the LDS branch members.
When the devastating 7.8 earthquake shook Saturday, he was at the church, watching LDS General Conference. Luckily, the structure they were in withstood the impact of initial and subsequent after shocks.
This is of particular interest to Meridian readers who have joined with CHOICE Humanitarian in a three-year program to eliminate extreme poverty in the Lamjung region of Nepal. Unfortunately that is the area that was the epicenter of the quake, hit hardest, along with downtown Kathmandu.
Chris Johnson of CHOICE reported as of Saturday night,  “If the 7.8 earthquake wasn’t enough, they have so far experiences 43 aftershocks in the last 8 hours. They are hoping it is over but doesn’t seem likely yet. They have spent most of these last 8 hours waiting in open fields for the aftershocks to calm down and safely return to their homes.
“Bishnu is now back home with his family and says his house is structurally intact and sound. There is no power and therefore no internet connectivity.” He did assure us, however, that the villages where CHOICE works are safe or their needs are being assessed.
“The major bridge connecting Kathmandu to the western part of Nepal, including Pokhara and Lamjung is understood to have collapsed and therefore inaccessible by vehicle.” This essentially cuts off the western part of the country.
Bishnu and everyone is exhausted, but preparing for long days ahead.
If you would like to make a donation to help CHOICE Humanitarian in their work in Nepal, click here.  This is the link to this article where you can donate:
http://ldsmag.com/report-from-bishnu-adhikari-on-nepal-earthquake/

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