Death toll over 1800 in Nepal earthquake, government officials say

KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) – Nepal’s Home Ministry says the death toll from Saturday’s devastating earthquake has reached 1,805.

The latest toll puts the overall regional fatalities at 1,865.

Home Ministry official Laxmi Dhakal said Sunday that at least 4,700 people have been injured in the magnitude 7.8 earthquake.

Various nations and global charities are readying emergency aid for the survivors of a major earthquake in Nepal that officials say killed at least 1,800 people.

The U.S. is sending a disaster response team and $1 million in aid. Doctors Without Borders says four teams are heading to the area and the group is sending in 3,000 kits including medical supplies.