Schools reopen in earthquake hit Nepal

Kathmandu : More than 1000 Nepalese children have returned to school in Nepal after a month of two devastating earthquakes that left 8,700 people dead and 23,000 injured. Schools had been shut since the tremors badly damaged classrooms.

Highlights:

• More than 1000 Nepalese children’s have returned to school

• Schools were closed since a month after two major tremors had devastated the country

• Bamboo walls are being used in new schools to avoid fear of fresh earthquakes

• More than 8,700 people were dead and 23,000 were injured in the tragic incident.