Nine years after Nepal's strongest earthquake: Scientist warns country still prone to similar disasters

Almost 9,000 people lost their lives, and nearly 22,000 were injured in a 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck near Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and its surrounding areas on April 25, 2015. Melbourne-based Raju Adhikari, a scientist at CSIRO and a community leader, says that preparedness is crucial, as Nepal, situated in a seismic zone, remains susceptible to similar disasters in the future. Adhikari spoke to SBS Nepali about the diaspora's role in such events.

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