The 7.8-magnitude earthquake on April 25 resulted in the deaths of more than 8,000 people in Nepal, India and China and in heavy damage to many UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nepal. While still damaged, a number of the sites reopened in June, including the Durbar squares in Kathmandu, Patan and Bhaktapur, the stupas at Swayambhunath and Boudhanath, and the temples at Pashupatinath and Changu Narayan. 

UNESCO issued a statement advising visitors to be extra-cautious at the sites. Signs...

A heat wave in southern India, with temperatures rising to 122°F (50°C), caused the deaths of at least 1,500 people in May. At press time, the Indian government had recommended that people stay inside and drink water to reduce the chance of heatstroke. However, water was not readily available to everyone.

Meteorologists believe that temperatures will drop significantly during the upcoming monsoon season, typically lasting from late May to early October.

Two weeks after the 7.8-magnitude earthquake killed more than 8,000 people in Nepal, India and China on April 25, an earthquake centered 47 miles east of Kathmandu and measuring 7.3 struck on May 12, killing at least 55 people in Nepal, India and China and injuring more than 1,000.

As of May 21, some roads in Nepal continued to be impassable, but most were open to relief services and civilian traffic.