Diane’s farewell message
After 52 years at WAMU, Diane Rehm says goodbye.
Earthquake victims are helped by a rescuer in Kathmandu's Durbar Square after an earthquake on April 25, 2015.
The death toll in Nepal continues to rise, two days after a 7.8-magnitude earthquake. Officials estimate nearly 4,000 people have lost their lives. Damage to the country’s cultural treasures was also great, with centuries-old landmarks reduced to rubble. Terrified residents have begun fleeing the capital of Kathmandu, fearing the powerful aftershocks that have continued since Saturday. If they stay, they’re facing a growing shortage of food and supplies. While experts have long known that a quake on this scale was likely, the area has remained vulnerable to major devastation. We look at the aftermath of Nepal’s deadly earthquake and what more can be done to prepare for and predict severe earthquakes.
Guests
- William Leith Senior science adviser, earthquake and geologic hazards, United States Geological Survey (USGS).
- Brad Kerner International public health specialist and aid worker, Save the Children
- Andrea Koppel Vice president of global engagement and policy, Mercy Corps
- Joel Achenbach Science reporter, The Washington Post
Mercy Corps: On The Ground in Nepal
Mercy Corps: How to Help Earthquake survivors
Our team on the ground is preparing to respond to urgent needs in the hardest-hit areas.
More information: Save The Children
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Save The Children is on the ground in Nepal.
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