More than 2,000 people are now known to have died, after yesterday's earthquake in Nepal.
17 bodies have also been recovered from Everest base camp, after the quake triggered an avalanche there.
Sorcha Nic Mhathúna from Oxfam Ireland says the area has been completely devastated:
Minister For Foreign Affairs Charlie Flanagan has said his Department is working to provide assistance to any Irish people affected.
An emergency response team is in place in Dublin, to handle calls from people who are concerned about family members in the affected region.
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