Massive earthquake strikes Nepal, tremors felt in India

A body trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts have begun across Nepal after a 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit Lamgunj on Saturday . (Source: AP)

Patients assemble on the ground floor of the Neotia Getwel Health Centre in Siliguri following the quake. (Source: Subham Dutta)

Search on for survivors stuck inside a damaged temple in Bashantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu. (Source: Reuters)

Volunteers rush to rescue people trapped in a building that collapsed in Kathmandu. (Source: AP)

The iconic Swayambhunath stupa in Kathmandu was relatively lucky in the aftermath of the devastating Nepal earthquake. (Source: Express photo by Abhimanyu Chakravorty)

A woman waits anxiously for news of her son trapped inside a house in Kathmandu (Source: Reuters)

one person was killed in the area though the earthquake shook the entire structure and reduced old houses, small shops and smaller temples in and around the complex to rubble within 15 seconds. (Source: Express photo by Abhimanyu Chakravorty)

A woman cries as her son remains trapped in the debris of a building that collapsed in an earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Source: AP)

Rescuers look for victims under a building that collapsed after an earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Source: AP)

Volunteers work to remove debris at the historic Dharahara tower, a city landmark, after an earthquake in Kathmandu, Nepal, Saturday, April 25, 2015. (Source: AP)

An earthquake measuring 7.9 on the Richter scale on Saturday hit many parts of east and north India, including the capital. The epicentre of the earthquake was in Nepal. (Source: Express photo)

The quake has caused damage in various parts of Nepal. Roads have caved in and some buildings have collapsed. (Source: @Sanjogdutta/Twitter)

Kathmandu Airport too was closed according to reports. (Source: @Sanjogdutta/Twitter)

Reportedly, four people breathed their last when this house collapsed. (Source: @Sanjogdutta/Twitter)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced to extend his support to Nepal. (Source: @Sanjogdutta/Twitter)

People gathered in open spaces after two consecutive tremors were felt. (Source: @Sanjogdutta/Twitter)

The historic Dharahara (Bhimsen) Tower, dating back to 1832, has reportedly collapsed in Kathmandu. The 62-meter-high monument was a part of Architecture of Kathmandu recognized by UNESCO. (Source: @Sanjogdutta/Twitter)

Almost within half an hour, aftershock of 5.5 magnitude hit the region again. (Source: Xinhua/Twitter)

An injured child receives treatment outside Medicare Hospital in Kathmandu. (Source: AP)

Kathmandu Patan Durbar Square was devastated too. (Source: @siobhanheanue/Twitter)

Volunteers help with rescue work at the site of the building that collapsed after the earthquake in the Patan Durbar complex. (Source: @siobhanheanue/Twitter)

The quake was followed by at least four aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 6.6 to 4.8. (Source: @siobhanheanue/Twitter)

The epicenter was 80 kilometers (49 mile) northwest of Kathmandu, he said. The Kathmandu Valley is densely populated with nearly 2.5 million, with the quality of buildings often poor. (Source: AP)

A car stands under the weight of an electric pole after it collapsed following the earthquake, near Kathmandu. (Source: AP)

People gather near a collapsed house after a major earthquake in Kathmandu. (Source: Reuters)

Rescue workers remove debris at Durbar Square after an earthquake in Kathmandu. (Source: AP)

Volunteers work to remove debris at the historic Dharahara tower. (Source: AP)

Dozens of people with injuries were being brought to the main hospital in central Kathmandu. (Source: AP)

Volunteers help remove debris of a building that collapsed at Durbar Temple Square, a UNESCO heritage site. (Source: AP)

Meanwhile, in India, the tremors were felt in Bihar, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana and Punjab. Lasting for about a minute, the quake triggered panic and people rushed out of their houses and offices. (Source: Express photo by Tashi Tobgyal)

Seen here is a house that collapsed following the earthquake in Siliguri's Pradhan Nagar on Saturday. (Source: Express photo by Subham Dutta)

Tremors were felt in Gujarat too. Following them, people came out of the buildings and on SG Highway in Ahmedabad. (Source: Express photo by Javed Raja)

People carry a school girl toa hospital as she fainted after an earthquake in Malda district in West Bengal.(Source: PTI)

Patients of Siliguri's Neotia Getwel Health Centre are treated being on the ground floor. (Source: Express photo by Subham Dutta)

A nurse of Siliguri's Neotia Getwel Health Centre waits as all the patients of the Centre are shifted on ground floor due to the Earthquake on Saturday. (Source: Express photo by Subham Dutta)