The Great Earthquake in Nepal (1934 A.D.)

Introduction The event of 1934, the Great Earthquake, is still discussed today. The versions of people who lived at that time, the devastating affects it had in their lives, and the rehabilitation in the aftermath, appear like myths today. There is an inner fear among the present generation of the occurring of the next great earthquake (though few big quakes have occurred but they were not that devastating).

This book is the first-hand account of Major General Brahma Shumsher, who was then the director of hospital management. He also had access to many first-hand reports of that year.

He gives a vivid account of the disaster and the sub sequent rescue operations, treatment of the injured, rebuilding, restoration, etc.

There are reports from across the country by the officers who were sent to aid the quake victims. There are various aspects of this great earthquake, the cause, the damages done in different parts of Nepal, the areas hardest hit, etc. He also notes the roles played by the volunteers, the aid received, the list of donors, etc.

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