Devastating Earthquake Strikes Tibet and Nepal: Communities Rally Amidst Tragedy and Destruction

The geographic challenges of the region complicate the logistics of delivering aid. Many roads have been rendered impassable due to landslides triggered by the quake, and the remoteness of many affected communities means that help may take time to reach them. Helicopters have been deployed to airlift supplies and personnel, but the scale of the disaster continues to outpace relief efforts.