Nepal Case Study

Question 1

when?

Answer 1

2015

Question 2

background of country

Answer 2

LIC suffering from corrupt government

Question 3

earthquake

Answer 3

7.8, collision

Question 4

primary effects

Answer 4

9,000 killed, 22,000 injured, landslides, water supplies cut off, 800,000 homes destroyed

Question 5

secondary effects

Answer 5

20% shops destroyed, spread of illnesses, tourist spots closed, 7,000 destroyed schools, 26 hospitals destroyed

Question 6

immediate responses

Answer 6

International assistance, UN medical aid, safety check, 500,000 emergency shelters

Question 7

long term responses

Answer 7

blockade cleared between India, international raise of $6.7 billion, stricter building regulations