Background Research

 

Nepal 1934 - Bihar Earthquake

(one of the worst earthquakes in history)

 

  

   Number of Deaths- 10,700 to 12,000

 

   Areas Affected - India, Nepal

 

   Casualties - 6,000 -10,700

 

   Population - 24.7 million 

 

   Total Water Footprint : 30,000 million 

 

    -Internal 90%

     

    - External 10%

 

    Water footprint per capital - 3,000 litre/day