Earthquake: PM Modi speaks to Nepal President

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An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Nepal and parts of India on Saturday morning triggering panicAn earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale struck Nepal and parts of India on Saturday morning triggering panicReaching out to Nepal which has been struck by a strong magnitude quake, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sayurday spoke to the country's President Ram Baran Yadav.
"PM is trying to reach Nepal PM Shri Sushil Koirala, who is abroad. He has spoken to President of Nepal Shri Ram Baran Yadav," the PMO tweeted.
A high-intensity quake shook Nepal's capital, causing extensive damage to buildings. Prime Minister has also taken report of the situation in districts of UP and Bihar that are bordering Nepal besides speaking to the Sitamarhi MP.
PM Modi speaks to CMs of quake hit states
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to the chief ministers of quake hit states to get information about the situation after a powerful tremor struck north India.
"We are in the process of finding more information and are working to reach out to those affected, both at home & in Nepal," he tweeted immediately after the quake whose epicentre was in Nepal and measured 7.9 on the Richter scale.
The PMO later tweeted that Modi spoke to the chief ministers of Bihar and Sikkim.
"PM @narendramodi has spoken to Bihar CM Shri @NitishKumarJDU ji in connection with the Earthquake.In the wake of the Earthquake, PM has spoken to Sikkim CM Shri Pawan Chamling," PMO tweeted.
The Prime Minister also spoke to the President of Nepal Ram Baran Yadav.
"PM is trying to reach Nepal PM Shri Sushil Koirala, who is abroad. He has spoken to President of Nepal Shri Ram Baran Yadav," the PMO tweeted.
A strong quake hit near Nepal's capital Kathmandu, damaging many houses. The PMO has spoken to the Indian Embassy in Bhutan in the wake of the quake. The Embassy is in touch with top Bhutan officials as well.
The Prime Minister also spoke to UP Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav about the quake.


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