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KATHMANDU, Nepal — Thousands of villagers in the mountains of northwestern Nepal slept outdoors Saturday night in the bitter cold after an earthquake killed at least 157 people and damaged or destroyed most homes.Most of the houses in villages in Jajarkot district either collapsed or were severely damaged by the sudden earthquake Friday night, while the few concrete houses in towns were also damaged.Most houses in Chiuri village collapsed.
Roads were also blocked by landslides triggered by the earthquake. Soldiers could be seen trying to clear the blocked roads.The government is trying to get aid to the affected areas, Deputy Prime Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha said on Saturday. Tents, food and medicine were flown in as thousands became homeless overnight.Besides aid, rescuers were focused on finding survivors. Local television aired footage of troops recovering bodies while others helped dig out and carry the injured.The U.S.
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