Similarly, 16,390 people were injured so far, according to the data provided today by the Home Ministry.
A total of 2,939 were killed in Sindhupalchowk alone, which is the highest number, and 1,209 in Kathmandu.
The quake completely damaged 10,761 government residences and buildings while 14,804 houses and buildings suffered partial damages, according to the Ministry.
A total of 279,234 houses of general people have been completely damaged and 237,068 partially damaged. RSS
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